Extensive evidence shows that when given the opportunity, people cheat for monetary rewards, but only to the extent that they can keep a positive selfconcept. In this study, we investigate various factors that may influence the degree to which people can keep their positive self-concept while cheating for monetary gains. We find that authentic leadership, gender, cheating norm, experience of ch...

The study focused on the relationship of English proficiency and math performance in a sample of high school students, including 47% English language learners (ELLs). Data sources included state math test scores, study-specific preand posttest scores, problem solving in an online math tutorial, and responses to a self-report assessment of mathematics selfconcept. English conversational and read...

The article introduces a theoretical and empirical analysis of the phenomenon life stance. It reviews domestic foreign theories on essence, structure, genesis attitudes, as well systematizes objective subjective determinants stance vector. author revealed correlation between structural components position (harmony, awareness, activity) in university students: indicators harmony decreased activi...

Stability and change in a person's answer to the question 'Who am I? ' vary throughout the life cycle. While at some points in life continuity may prevail, at others this question requires radically new answers. The loss of another person, a change in living conditions, or entrance into a new life stage can change the self-concept. The study of the processes of the self-concept undergoing chang...

The objective of this study is to synthesize information from existing literatures on measures of the self-concept among institutionalized and non-institutionalized adolescents with respect to self-mutilation. As for an adolescent is concerned, it is important to develop a positive selfconcept and high self-esteem in order to enhance a healthier personality. So the main objectives and focus of ...

The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of an adventure camp program on the selfconcept of adolescents with behavioral problems. Subjects in the study included 61 randomly selected male and female adolescents with behavioral problems ranging in age from 9 to 17 years. The treatment group of 31 adolescents was randomly selected from a population (n=85) of behavioral problem adolesce...

Using the ECLS-K national database, this study compared the self-concepts in reading, math, general academic (all-subjects), and peer areas for third-grade students with and without identified learning disabilities. Unlike most similar research on academic selfconcept, students’ measured achievement in reading and math was controlled, thereby effectively comparing students at similar levels of ...

Resumen Background: The main aim of this study was to explore the relationships between personal self-concept and satisfaction with life, with the latter as the key indicator for personal adjustment. The study tests a structural model which encompasses four dimensions of self-concept: self-fulfi llment, autonomy, honesty and emotions. Method: The 801 participants in the study, all of whom were ...