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PubMed1975

Self-derogation and defense style in college students.

The self-concept literature generally shows that different measures of self-acceptance and self-satisfaction are positively related to psychological adjustment and several measures of defensiveness. In order to understand clearly the relationship between self-concept and adjustment it is also important to consider characteristic defense styles. With this purpose in mind, Kaplan, and Pokorny's Self-derogation scale, three of the most commonly used measures of defensive styles, and a measures of trait-anxiety, were administered to 158 college students. Self-derogation correlated positively with repression-sensitization and trait-anxiety, and negatively with general defensiveness. A positive relationship between self-derogation and ego-control was also found. The results were interpreted as consistent with self theory.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1995

Adult Self-Perception Profile (ASPP) Spanish translation and reassessment for a rural, minority population.

Research has identified problems with self-concept in abused women, and past studies have been conducted, primarily within urban populations. Rural and minority women also constitute subgroups of women at risk for abuse. This study was conducted to reassess reliability and validity of the Adult Self-Perception Profile (ASPP), for investigation of relationships between self-concept and woman abuse in rural communities, and to develop and perform initial psychometric evaluation of a Spanish-language version of the ASPP as a tool to enable investigation of self-concept and abuse for rural Mexican American women. ASPP development is projected for database formation of theoretically based interventions and outcome measurement for woman abuse.

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PubMed1979

Religious motivation in middle age: correlates and implications.

The purpose of this study was to determine the relative relationship of self-rated health, age, sex, race, three measures of self-concept (actual, appearance, and ideal), education, occupation, and locus of control to religious motivation in middle age. The subjects were 301 men and women between the ages of 45 and 65 years from 22 randomly selected United Methodist churches. The results of the study show that factors reflective of the process of acculturation such as sex, ideal self-concept, and locus of control maintain the strongest relationship with religious motivation. Women, persons who have high idealized self-concepts, and adults who believe that what happens to them is under their personal control are less likely than others to be extrinsically motivated or to show a "self-centered" dependence upon religion. Consequently, the findings suggest that an important relationship may exist between the "comfort" or "challenge" functions of religion and spiritual well-being in later life for middle-aged groups.

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PubMed1985

Cognitive factors in the performance level of chronic low back pain patients.

An experimental group of 39 chronic low back pain (CLBP) patients and an equal number of controls, matched for age and sex, completed questionnaires of self-concept and performance motivation. SS were also tested on a standardized back-stress physical test carried out with low external information and feedback. The results revealed a strong tendency for CLBP patients to have a negative self-concept, confirming the findings of previous research. Poorer performance of the CLBP patients on the physical test measure of behavioural persistence and on physiological measures were unrelated to reported pain level or to poor physical condition. Compared to the controls, the chronic low back pain group was less able to estimate their physiological level of exertion, being inclined to overrate their actual individual effort. The interaction of a negative self-concept and negative expectations is discussed.

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PubMed1996

Translation and reassessment of the Adolescent Self-Perception Profile for a rural, Mexican-American population.

Research has identified problems with self-concept in abused adolescents, and past studies have been conducted primarily with urban populations. Rural and minority adolescents also constitute subgroups at risk for abuse. This study was conducted to reassess reliability and validity of the Adolescent Self-Perception Profile (ASPP), for investigation of relationships between self concept and abuse in rural communities and to develop and perform initial psychometric evaluation of a Spanish language version of the ASPP as a tool to enable investigation of rural Mexican-American adolescents. ASPP development is projected for data base formation of theoretically based interventions and outcome measurement for self-concept. This study provides preliminary validation of the ASPP for these purposes.

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Emotional adjustment of early adolescents with cystic fibrosis.

Eighty-five 12- to 15-year-old adolescents regularly attending the cystic fibrosis (CF) clinic of The Hospital for Sick Children were asked to complete the Children's Health Locus of Control and the Tennessee Self Concept Scale. Their parents were requested to complete the Child Behavior Checklist. Thirty-four males (72%) and 28 females (74%) participated in the study. This study found that adolescents with CF are able to maintain a good self concept, be socially competent, and perceive that they are in control of their health while showing an increase in behavior problems. Females rely heavily on denial and are more behaviorally compliant, whereas boys use less denial but show more behavior problems. Males appear to integrate having a physical disorder into their self concept, whereas females do not. The findings demonstrate a difference in mechanisms of coping with cystic fibrosis between male and female adolescents with CF, which may contribute to the decline in physical status in females and better survival of males.

Adolescent↗
PubMed2006

The effects of sports participation on young adolescents' emotional well-being.

This study examined the relationship between children's sports participation and emotional well-being including self-reported emotional and behavioral problems and multidimensional aspects of self-concept. Data were collected from 203 young adolescents using a multitrait-multimethod assessment methodology. Information was obtained using a sports questionnaire concerning participation in and perceptions of sporting activities. Emotional well-being was assessed by the Youth Self-Report (Achenbach, 1991) and the Self-Perception Profile for Children (Harter, 1985). The study found that increased levels of sports participation had a positive relationship with aspects of emotional and behavioral well-being, particularly self-concepts. Results also showed that children with increased perceptions of sport-related competencies reported significantly fewer emotional and behavioral problems than did children who were, by external standards (e.g., teacher rating, number of sporting achievements), actually competent at sport. The study also found particular areas of sports participation to be positively associated with self-concept. Evidence suggests a similar beneficial association with some aspects of behavior problems. Practical implications of the findings are discussed along with recommendations for future research.

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PubMed1999

Leisure-time physical activity and psychosocial well-being in adolescents after cancer diagnosis.

This preliminary study examined the relationship between leisure time physical activity (LTPA) and psychosocial well-being in 53 adolescents who were previously diagnosed with cancer. Participants completed a mailed, self-administered questionnaire in which they recalled their LTPA (including leisure time exercise and organized sport) at three time points (prediagnosis, treatment, and posttreatment). They also reported their current psychosocial well-being by using measures of depression and self-concept. Examination of the LTPA data revealed four main patterns across the cancer experience that were labeled maintainers (active at all three time points), temporary relapsers (active prediagnosis, inactive during treatment, active posttreatment), permanent relapsers (active prediagnosis, inactive during treatment, inactive posttreatment), and nonparticipants (inactive at all three time points). Multivariate analyses of variance indicated that self-concept differed significantly across the four organized sport patterns. Follow-up univariate analyses revealed significant differences for general self-concept, physical abilities, parental relations, same sex relations, and opposite sex relations with effect sizes ranging from medium-large to large. Post hoc tests generally showed that the maintainers exhibited superior scores on psychosocial well-being compared with the other three patterns. It was concluded that LTPA patterns across the cancer experience may be related to psychosocial well-being in adolescents after cancer diagnosis but that further research is warranted.

Adaptation, Psychological↗
PubMed1987

Physical and psychological effects of aerobic exercise in boys with learning disabilities.

Aerobic exercise has been associated with improvements in psychological status and physical fitness in adults, but its effects on children are less clear. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of an aerobic exercise program on the self-concept, academic achievement, motor proficiency, and cardiovascular fitness of boys with learning disabilities. Fifty-four boys were randomly assigned to one of two exercise programs lasting 20 weeks. One program emphasized aerobic exercise and the other consisted of similar but less vigorous activities. The self-concept, academic achievement, motor proficiency, and physical fitness of each subject was assessed before and after the exercise programs. The results from group comparisons demonstrated an association between the aerobic exercise program and improvement of self-concept and physical fitness. No effect on academic achievement or motor proficiency could be attributed to the aerobic exercise program.

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Maternal confidence in coping with labor. A self-efficacy concept.

The clinical study of labor pain suggests that a woman's confidence in her ability to cope with labor contributes significantly to her perception of pain during labor. Self-efficacy theory is examined as a framework for evaluating women's confidence in their ability to cope with labor. The major propositions of self-efficacy theory are described and related to the experience of women approaching labor. The implications for nursing practice are presented, and directions for the study of maternal confidence are proposed.

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PubMed1998

Attachment styles, emotion regulation, and adjustment in adolescence.

Attachment style differences in psychological symptomatology, self-concept, and risky or problem behaviors were examined in a community sample (N = 1,989) of Black and White adolescents, 13 to 19 years old. Overall, secure adolescents were the best-adjusted group, though not necessarily the least likely to engage in risky behaviors. Anxious adolescents were the worst-adjusted group, reporting the poorest self-concepts and the highest levels of symptomatology and risk behaviors. In contrast, avoidant adolescents reported generally high levels of symptomatology and poor self-concepts but similar levels of risk behaviors to those found among secures. Mediation analyses suggested that the observed differences in problem behaviors were at least partially accounted for by the differential experience of distress symptoms (primarily hostility and depression) and by social competence. Finally, patterns of attachment effects were similar across age, gender, and racial groups, with some important exceptions.

Adaptation, Psychological↗
PubMed2005

Relationship of quality of life and physical function measures with disease activity in children with systemic lupus erythematosus.

The objective of this study is to assess relationship of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) activity with quality of life (QOL) and physical function and determine which is more closely correlated with SLE activity in children; and identify factors critical to children's QOL. In this cross-sectional study, children with SLE and parents completed corresponding versions of physical function (Childhood Health Assessment Questionnaire CHAQ), and QOL (Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory-PedsQL Generic/Rheumatology modules) questionnaires. SLE Disease Activity Index (SLEDAI), Systemic Lupus International Collaborating Clinics/ACR Damage Index (SDI), severity, self-concept and socioeconomic status (SES) were measured. For 24 children, CHAQ scores significantly correlated with SLEDAI (rho = 0.4, p = 0.04), SDI (rho = 0.6, p = 0.004), and associated with severity (p = 0.03). PedsQL scores did not significantly correlate with above parameters. Higher self-concept/SES correlated (p < 0.05) with better physical function and QOL. For 19 parents, the only significant correlation was between SLEDAI and Worry domain-Rheumatology module (rho = 0.5, p = 0.01). Lack of strong correlation of disease activity with QOL and physical function suggests that they are different constructs with partial overlap, and should be considered collectively while evaluating the impact of SLE on children/families. Self-concept and SES should be assessed while measuring QOL in children. Larger sample is required to confirm results.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1980

Resident and staff perceptions of latitude of choice in elderly institutionalized men.

Ninety-nine elderly institutionalized males, selected equally from three decades, completed measures of: their personal, perceived latitude of choice (LOC) in activities of daily living; self-concept; and life satisfaction. One hundred staff, of both sexes, estimated how the typical or "average" V.A. domiciliary resident would respond to the LOC measure. Mean resident LOC scores were found to be significantly related to life satisfaction but not to self-concept. This supports the thesis that latitude of choice, or personal autonomy, is related to well-being and that the LOC measure may be a useful tool in the development and evaluation of interventions aimed at improving resident well-being. Significant relationships between resident age and the importance of daily activities, self-concept and life satisfaction were also observed although there were no age differences in the resident data for the LOC, importance or choice measures. In comparing staff attributed and resident perceived latitude of choice, significant differences were found. Examination of response patterns to the specifically listed activities of daily living also revealed significant staff-resident differences. Therefore, any attempt to intervene in the environment to increase the personal autonomy or control of residents, and hence their well-being, must deal with such staff-resident differences and with staff misperceptions of what is and is not important to residents. Interventions should be targeted at specific activities viewed by a majority of residents as restricted and insofar as practical, interventions should be individually tailored.

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PubMed2003

Gender difference in self-esteem of Hong Kong Chinese with cardiac diseases.

Self-esteem is an indicator of a person's subjective quality of life due to its close relationship to a person's behavioural competence, positive self-experience, and sense of self-actualization. The present study aimed to investigate the basis of self-esteem in people with cardiac diseases, according to gender, after their cardiac surgery. The findings showed that there were prominent gender differences in the subjects' self-esteem. Women (aged<60) showed statistically significant higher ratings in the importance of 11 life events importance and the satisfaction of three life events than men. The study also found cultural uniqueness: Hong Kong Chinese (both men and women) with cardiac diseases generally indicated that social (interpersonal) self-concept dimensions were more important than achievement (personal) self-concept dimensions in their life perception. These findings are noteworthy for setting optimum goals of rehabilitation apart from return to work.

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Behavioral adjustment of latency age children with cystic fibrosis.

One hundred and twenty-six 6 to 11-year-old latency age children with Cystic Fibrosis regularly attending the CF clinic of the Hospital for Sick Children were asked to complete the Piers-Harris Self-Concept Scale and the Children's Health Locus of Control. Their parents were requested to complete the Child Behavior Checklist and the Family Assessment Measure. One hundred and eight (86%) participated in the study. Twenty-three percent of the children were found to have sufficient behavior problems to indicate a significant degree of maladjustment. Latency-age CF children show an increase in problems compared to a pre-school group, suggesting that leaving the protection of the family is problematic for a child with a chronic physical disorder. Males show more behavior problems than females. Males' behavior is characterized by somatic complaint profile. In spite of difficulties, CF latency children are able to maintain good social competence and self-concept suggesting compensatory mechanisms. These mechanisms are different for males and females. Females' self-concept and social competence are supportive of each other, whereas for males, this is not the case. Similarly, female behavior is relevant to family functioning. Males and females adjust to difficulty as indicated by differences in behavior profiles.

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PubMed2005

Anthropometric and psychosocial changes in obese adolescents enrolled in a Weight Management Program.

OBJECTIVE: To determine short- and long-term effects of the Bright Bodies Weight Management Program on obese adolescents and to further observe if a diet or nondiet approach is more successful. DESIGN: Twenty-five obese adolescents completed a 1-year, comprehensive weight-management program and returned for a 2-year follow-up. Adolescents were 11 to 16 years old (17 female, eight male) with mixed ethnic backgrounds. Although the program emphasizes a nondiet approach, eight children requested a structured meal plan (diet approach), while 17 were taught to make better food choices (nondiet approach). Body mass index (BMI) z score, body fat percent, and self-concept were measured at 0, 1, and 2 years. Outcomes were analyzed for the entire group and by diet method groups. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS: Changes in outcome variables were evaluated using covariance pattern models for repeated measures. RESULTS: At 1 year, the entire group (N=25) demonstrated a decrease in BMI z score (P <.001) and body fat percent (P <.001), while self-concept scores increased (P <.001). At 2 years, the decrease in BMI z score was still significant (P =.004) and body fat percent and self-concept scores remained improved, although not significant compared to baseline (P =.15 and P =.10, respectively). When comparing dietary approaches, the dieting group (n=8) tended to show favorable results short-term for BMI z score at year 1 (P =.11), but by year 2, the nondieting group (n=17) further improved BMI z score (P =.006), while the dieting group reverted toward baseline. CONCLUSIONS: The Bright Bodies Weight Management Program was successful at decreasing BMI z scores both short and long term. In a separate analysis, dieting showed more superior short-term results, but a nondiet approach demonstrated improved long-term results.

Adipose Tissue↗
PubMed2004

Re-examining the role of interscholastic sport participation in education.

The purpose of the present study was to examine the relationships of interscholastic sports participation with locus of control, self-concept, cognitive test scores, and school dropout in adolescents via a secondary analysis of National Educational Longitudinal Study 1988 (NELS:88). Subjects were 1,883 students who completed all measurements in 8th grade (1988), at Follow-up 1 (10th, 1990), and Follow-up 2 (12th, 1992). Scales utilized to measure locus of control, self-concept, and cognitive ability were developed by the National Center for Educational Statistics. Dropout was assessed through school records and contact with participants. At baseline and Follow-up 1, students self-reporting sport participation displayed higher self-concept and locus of control; however, these differences were no longer observed at Follow-up 2. Drop-out rate for boys at Follow-up 2 was significantly lower for students reporting interscholastic sport participation at baseline or at Follow-up 1. Similarly, drop-out rate for girls at Follow-up 2 was significantly lower for students reporting interscholastic sport participation at baseline or at Follow-up 1. These findings support the presumed positive role of sport participation for adolescents in American schools.

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