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Self-perception in late adolescence: an interactive perspective

¹Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio 45435, USA.

Adolescence

|January 1, 1995

Summary

Positive self-perception in late adolescence links to flexible mood and task orientation. Temperament dimensions influence self-perception, with gender differences noted.

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Area of Science:

Psychology
Developmental Psychology
Personality Psychology

Background:

Self-perception is crucial during late adolescence.
Individual temperament may influence self-perception development.

Purpose of the Study:

To examine the relationship between self-perception and temperament in college students.
To identify specific temperament dimensions associated with positive self-perception.

Main Methods:

Administered Harter's Self-Perception Scale for College Students.
Used the Adult Form of the Dimensions of Temperament Survey-Revised.
Surveyed 111 college students.

Main Results:

Positive self-perception correlated with approaching, flexible, positive mood patterns, and high task orientation.
Specific self-perception aspects showed distinct links to temperament dimensions.
Observed self-perception differences between men and women.

Conclusions:

Temperament dimensions are associated with different facets of self-perception.
An interactive model explains research outcomes.
Environmental factors may play a role in developing positive self-perception.

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