The Development of Multiple Domains of Child and Adolescent Self‐Concept: A Cohort Sequential Longitudinal Design

• DOI: 10.1111/1467-8624.00375
• Publication Date: 2003-08-29T14:37:10Z
• Authors: David A. Cole; Scott E. Maxwell; Joan M. Martin; Lachlan G. Peeke; A. D. Seroczynski; Jane M. Tram; Kit B. Hoffman; Mark D. Ruiz; Farrah Jacquez; Tracy Maschman
• Keywords: Adolescent Development; Child Development

The development of child and adolescent self‐concept was examined as a function the domain, social/developmental/educational transitions, gender. In two overlapping age cohorts public school students ( N s = 936 984), five dimensions were evaluated every 6 months in manner that spanned grades 3 through 11 (representing elementary, middle, high years). Domains included academic competence, physical appearance, behavioral conduct, social acceptance, sports competence. Structural equation modeling addressed questions about stability individual differences over time. Multilevel mean‐level changes Significant effects emerged with regard to gender, age, dimension self‐concept, educational transition.