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Gender and age variations in the self-image of Jamaican adolescents
Smith, Delrose E; Muenchen, Robert A.
Afiliação
  • Smith, Delrose E; Department of Child and Family Studies, University of Tennessee, USA
  • Muenchen, Robert A; Statistical Consulting Center, University of Tennessee, USA
Adolescence ; 30(119): 643-54, Sept. 1995. tab
Article em En | MedCarib | ID: med-550
Biblioteca responsável: JM3.1
Localização: JM3.1; Reprint Collection
ABSTRACT
The purpose of the study was to investigate the relationships among gender, age, and self-image of adolescents attending three secondary schools in Jamaica. The relatively few studies that have been done regarding self-perceptions of these youths are not only dated but have utilized a unidimensional conceptualization of the self. The Offer Self-Image Questionnaire which employs a multidimensional construct of the self was administered to a sample of 174 Jamaican adolescents ranging in age from 14 to 18 years (M=15.90 years, SD=1.21). Results revealed statistically significant effects for both gender and age. Gender was found to be significant on one self-image dimension Morals, while age differences were evident on six dimensions Social Relationships, Morals, Sexual Attitudes, Mastery of the External World, Vocational and Educational Goals, and Emotional Health. The results in some instances were contrary to those of past research. Discussion focused on cultural socialization and other factors affecting youth in Jamaican society.(Au)
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Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MedCarib Assunto principal: Autoimagem Aspecto: Determinantes_sociais_saude Limite: Adolescent / Female / Humans / Male País/Região como assunto: Caribe ingles / Jamaica Idioma: En Revista: Adolescence Ano de publicação: 1995 Tipo de documento: Article
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Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MedCarib Assunto principal: Autoimagem Aspecto: Determinantes_sociais_saude Limite: Adolescent / Female / Humans / Male País/Região como assunto: Caribe ingles / Jamaica Idioma: En Revista: Adolescence Ano de publicação: 1995 Tipo de documento: Article