PERSONALITY CORRELATES OF PERSONAL IDENTITY IN BLACK CHILDREN.
Item
-
Title
-
PERSONALITY CORRELATES OF PERSONAL IDENTITY IN BLACK CHILDREN.
-
Identifier
-
AAI8515657
-
identifier
-
8515657
-
Creator
-
SCOTT, SANDRA LYNN.
-
Contributor
-
Vera Paster
-
Date
-
1985
-
Language
-
English
-
Publisher
-
City University of New York.
-
Subject
-
Psychology, Clinical | Black Studies
-
Abstract
-
This study investigated the relationship between personal identity (self-esteem) and the variables of scholastic competence, locus of control and racial group identity. The sample consisted of 50 black children, 7-11 years of age who reflected significantly high (n = 35) or low (n = 15) personal identity as measured by the Piers-Harris Children's Self-Concept Scale. In addition to this measure, subjects were administered the Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test - Revised (PPVT-R, Form M), a pictorially modified form of the Preschool and Primary Nowicki-Strickland Internal-External Scale (PPNSIE) and the Personal Social Biological Inventory (PSBI). Teacher ratings of classroom competence were obtained. Where available verbal scores for the California Achievement Test and personal and family demographic information were also reported for the subjects.;High and low personal identity groups showed no significant differences on the dimensions of scholastic competence (teacher ratings) and locus of control (revised PPNSIE). The group identity (PSBI) scores for racial preference and combined racial attitudes/preference were, however, significantly different for the two groups, with high personal identity being related to more favorable group identity.;Although locus of control was not related to overall personal identity, a significant positive relationship was obtained between the Piers-Harris factor cluster score for Intellectual/School Status self and locus of control. Significant positive correlations were also found between locus of control, P.P.V.T.-R. scores and teacher ratings. Such findings indicate that locus of control may serve as a mediator between more circumscribed aspects of self-esteem and school functioning.;Demographic variables were found to be insignificantly related to personal identity.;It is suggested that future self-concept research focus on continued construct validation regarding the relationships between personal and group identity subdimensions and other indicants of psychological and behavioral functioning.
-
Type
-
dissertation
-
Source
-
PQT Legacy CUNY.xlsx
-
degree
-
Ph.D.
-
Program
-
Psychology
