Abstract
Presents longitudinal evidence from 3 age cohorts (Grades 7-8, 9-10, and 11-12) in 13 private and parochial schools that demonstrates systematic increases in self-esteem as Ss grow older. Three potential artifactual reasons for these results are assessed: (a) S attrition, (b) the effects of testing, and (c) carelessness of Ss. None of these are found to be responsible for the pattern of results. Several possible explanations for rising self-esteem during adolescence are discussed. (24 ref) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2006 APA, all rights reserved).
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 372-379 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Developmental psychology |
Volume | 18 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - May 1982 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Demography
- Developmental and Educational Psychology
- Life-span and Life-course Studies