Multidimensional self-perception: linkages to parental nurturance

Area of Science:

• Developmental Psychology
• Social Psychology
• Family Studies

Background:

• Childhood experiences significantly shape an individual's self-perception.
• Parental nurturance is a key factor in psychological development.
• Self-perception is understood through multidimensional domains.

Purpose of the Study:

• To investigate the relationship between parental nurturance and multidimensional self-perception domains.
• To examine gender differences in perceived parental nurturance.
• To explore the connection between nurturance and global self-worth.

Main Methods:

• 207 college students participated in the study.
• Participants completed the Self-Perception Profile for College Students (Harter, 1986).
• Participants also completed the Parental Nurturance Scale (Buri, 1989).

Main Results:

• A positive correlation was found between parental nurturance and global self-worth.
• Parental nurturance showed positive relationships with various dimensions of self-perception.
• Both male and female students perceived mothers as more nurturant than fathers.

Conclusions:

• Parental nurturance is crucial for the development of self-esteem.
• A multidimensional approach to self-perception is valuable.
• Findings highlight the role of perceived parental care in adolescent and adult self-concept.