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Field-dependence and stability of self-view
Perceptual and Motor Skills
|October 1, 1976
Summary
Field-dependent individuals exhibit greater self-view stability than field-independent individuals. This study explored personality factors and self-perception in university students, supporting the hypothesis of closer attention to cues by field-independent individuals.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Cognitive Psychology
- Personality Psychology
Background:
- Witkin's theory posits field-independent individuals have more stable self-views.
- This study investigates the relationship between field dependence/independence and self-view stability.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine if field-dependent individuals demonstrate higher self-view stability compared to field-independent individuals.
- To explore personality correlates of field dependence/independence.
Main Methods:
- Utilized the Group Embedded Figures Test to assess field dependence/independence.
- Administered the Five Personality Factor Test for self-report and parent reports (mother and father).
- Analyzed 73 Belgian second-year university students.
Main Results:
- A decrease in correlation between self-report and parent reports was observed as field-independence increased.
- This finding supports the hypothesis that field-dependent individuals have more stable self-views.
- Field-independent individuals showed closer attention to relevant cues.
Conclusions:
- Field-dependent individuals may possess more stable self-views than previously suggested.
- Individual differences in attention to cues influence self-perception and its stability.
- Findings challenge existing theories on field dependence and self-view stability.