Self perception / edited by Richard J. Riding and Stephen G. Rayner.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Riding, R. J.

Rayner, Stephen.

Series:

International perspectives on individual differences ; v. 2.

International perspectives on individual differences, 1525-1926 ; v. 2

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Self-esteem in adolescence.

Self-esteem in adolescence--Cross-cultural studies.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (298 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Westport, Conn. : Ablex Pub., 2001.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This text offers an international perspective on contemporary theory and research in self-perception. Drawing upon an international field of established and contemporary researchers, the work presents both theoretical and applied work looking at individual difference in human performance.

Contents:

Preliminaries; Contents; 1 On the Importance of Impatiance Ratings in Understanding Adolescents' Self-Esteem; 2 Aspects of the Self as Learner; 3 Shyness, Self-Perception and Reticence; 4 Self Perception in Context; 5 Self-Perception of Team-Roles; 6 Transition Across Educational Phases and the Impact upon Pupil Academic Self-Concept; 7 Individual Difference in Verbal and Math Self-Perceptions; 8 Self-Esteen and Self-Perceptions; 9 Causal Links Between Academic Intrinsic Motivation, Self-Esteem and Unconditional Acceptance by Teachers in High School Students

10 Achievement and Self-Concerpt in Mathematics and Verbal Arts11 Self-Beliefs and School Success; 12 The Effect of Home Background, Gender, Cognitive Style and Self-Perception on School Performance; Author Index; Subject Index; Contributors

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

ISBN:

9780313075520

0313075522

OCLC:

475995131