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The Behavioral Academic Self-Esteem Scale with preschoolers
1Department of Educational and School Psychology, Indiana State University, USA.
Psychological Reports
|February 1, 1995
Summary
Teachers found preschoolers have positive academic self-esteem. Key factors include confidence, routine adaptability, and resilience in managing frustration, indicating healthy behavioral development.
Area of Science:
- Child Psychology
- Educational Psychology
Background:
- Academic self-esteem is crucial for early childhood development.
- Understanding preschoolers' self-perception informs educational strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess academic self-esteem in preschoolers using teacher ratings.
- To identify key behavioral factors contributing to self-esteem.
Main Methods:
- The Behavioral Academic Self-Esteem Scale was administered to 15 teachers.
- Data were collected for 71 preschool children.
- Scale reliability was confirmed with an alpha coefficient of .93.
Main Results:
- Teachers generally reported positive academic self-esteem among the preschoolers.
- Factor analysis revealed three significant dimensions: confident approach, adaptability to routines, and dealing with failure/frustration.
Conclusions:
- Preschoolers exhibit positive academic self-esteem, influenced by specific behavioral traits.
- Findings support the importance of fostering confidence, routine adherence, and coping mechanisms in early education.