Does the timing of transition matter? Comparison of German students' self-perceptions before and after transition to secondary school
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Arens, A. Katrin, Yeung, Alexander Seeshing, Craven, Rhonda G., Watermann, Rainer and Hasselhorn, Marcus. (2013). Does the timing of transition matter? Comparison of German students' self-perceptions before and after transition to secondary school. International Journal of Educational Research. 57, pp. 1 - 11. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijer.2012.11.001
Authors | Arens, A. Katrin, Yeung, Alexander Seeshing, Craven, Rhonda G., Watermann, Rainer and Hasselhorn, Marcus |
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Abstract | The often observed decline in students’ self-perceptions across transition to secondary school after grade 6 is often attributed to students’ entry to puberty. This study aims to examine whether lowered self-perceptions can be observed after transition in Germany which occurs after grade 4 and thus takes place before puberty. Fifth graders (N = 307) were found to be lower in self-esteem, academic competence perceptions, and academic affect than 4th graders (N = 318). No mean differences were found for physical appearance and peer self-concepts. Boys and girls did not differ in their reactions to transition. Hence, students’ lowered self-perceptions after transition may be predominantly attributed to the transition itself rather than to the co-occurrence of transition and puberty. |
Keywords | transition; self-concept; self-esteem; grade differences; gender differences |
Year | 2013 |
Journal | International Journal of Educational Research |
Journal citation | 57, pp. 1 - 11 |
Publisher | Pergamon Press |
ISSN | 0883-0355 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijer.2012.11.001 |
Scopus EID | 2-s2.0-84871721801 |
Page range | 1 - 11 |
Publisher's version | File Access Level Controlled |
Place of publication | United Kingdom |
https://acuresearchbank.acu.edu.au/item/89z17/does-the-timing-of-transition-matter-comparison-of-german-students-self-perceptions-before-and-after-transition-to-secondary-school
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