This issue of the Journal of Youth and Adolescence is devoted to techniques for measuring adolescents' self-reported feelings and behaviors. The methods presented are paper-and pencil self-reports of the standard questionnaire type; and involve mental health, self concept or self image, affective feelings, and typical daily behavior. (Author/GDC)

Describes an alternative approach to measuring the self that directly accounts for the way individuals ruminate on their external actions in order to inform and maintain their self-image. Analysis of responses to this measure confirmed that the scale is multidimensional, possesses appropriate properties, and contains a high degree of ecological…

Examined self-concept and perceived athletic competence of Turkish early adolescents in relation to physical activity level and gender. Multivariate analysis of variance revealed significant main effects for gender and physical activity level but no significant gender by physical activity interaction. Univariate analysis demonstrated significant…

Investigated what kind of affective education experience would lead to maximum gain in self-concept. Contrasted facilitated and directed experiences. Found that seventh graders (N=30) in the facilitated group demonstrated the most positive self-concept change. (ABB)

Using 170 ninth-grade rural students, the study examined (1) whether modality preferences are a factor in student learning styles; (2) whether male and female students and students at different achievement levels expressed differing learning style preferences; and (3) how learning style characteristics relate to student self-concept and general…

Investigates the psychometric properties of 10 self-concept scales designed specifically for use in educational settings. Specific information on these scales should enable school counselors to make logical decisions when choosing a self-concept instrument for their clientele. Three tables provide synopses of the scales. (RJM)

Intimacy as experienced in best friendships was studied with respect to sex differences and sex roles, the development of components of intimacy in childhood and adolescence, and the possible interrelationship of intimacy and ego identity. Instruments included items from: (1) The Self-Perception Inventory; (2) The Gender-Role Assignment Scale; (3)…

This booklet presents results from four survey questions asked of the audience and papers presented at a 1995 teleconference on assessment issues with African American adolescents and adults with learning disabilities. An introductory paper, "Multiple Factors Impacting the Assessment and Instruction of African American Adolescents and Adults…

This paper presents data on a follow-up study of a project in the 1960's: a classroom assessment and intervention program directed at mental health for all the first grade classrooms of Woodlawn, a black poor community on Chicago's south side. Now, ten years later, the mental health of these adolescents as well as the mental health, structure, and…