Multidimensional Self-Concepts: Relations with Sex and Academic Achievement.

Marsh, Herbert W.; And Others

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Publication Date: 1985

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Multidimensional Self-Concepts: Relations with Sex and Academic Achievement.

Marsh, Herbert W.; And Others

Journal of Educational Psychology, v77 n5 p581-96 Oct 1985

Using a fifth-grade sample, the revised Self Description Questionnaire was investigated. Confirmatory factor analysis showed the factor structure invariant across the respondants' gender. Sex difference in self-concept areas and academic achievement were explored. A new internal/external frame of reference model was proposed. (Author/BS)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Evaluation Criteria, Factor Analysis, Factor Structure, Foreign Countries, Grade 5, Intermediate Grades, Mathematics Achievement, Models, Reading Achievement, Self Concept, Self Concept Measures, Sex Differences, Validity

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Australia

Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Self Description Questionnaire

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IES Cited: ED545960

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