Academic self-concept : A key construct for positive psychology
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Basarkod, Geetanjali, Marsh, Herbert Warren, Dicke, Theresa, Guo, Jiesi and Parker, Philip David. (2022). Academic self-concept : A key construct for positive psychology. In Handbook of Positive Psychology in Schools: Supporting Process and Practice pp. 202-215 Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003013778-15
Authors | Basarkod, Geetanjali, Marsh, Herbert Warren, Dicke, Theresa, Guo, Jiesi and Parker, Philip David |
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Abstract | Self-concept, an individual’s perception of themselves, formed through their experiences and interactions with their environment, is a critical construct in the psychological literature. Positive self-concepts and related self-beliefs lead to improvements in educational, social, and emotional outcomes, as well as in daily life, more generally. In this chapter, we argue that self-concept is a crucial construct in the positive psychology movement—a movement that focuses on how healthy individuals can get the most from life. Specifically, we outline what self-concept is, explain why it is essential, illustrate its multidimensional nature and how it is formed (via temporal, social, and dimensional processes), and, lastly, describe how it differs from the construct of self-efficacy. The chapter draws heavily from the educational psychology literature, therefore focusing on academic self-concept, with a particular emphasis on meta-analyses and cross-cultural studies. |
Keywords | Behavioral Sciences; Education |
Page range | 202-215 |
Year | 01 Jan 2022 |
Book title | Handbook of Positive Psychology in Schools: Supporting Process and Practice |
Publisher | Routledge |
Place of publication | United States |
Edition | 3 |
Series | Educational psychology handbook series |
ISBN | 9780367420826 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003013778-15 |
Web address (URL) | https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.4324/9781003013778-15/academic-self-concept-geetanjali-basarkod-herbert-marsh-theresa-dicke-jiesi-guo-philip-parker |
Open access | Published as non-open access |
Research or scholarly | Research |
Publisher's version | License All rights reserved File Access Level Controlled |
Output status | Published |
Publication dates | |
Online | 24 Feb 2022 |
Publication process dates | |
Accepted | Feb 2022 |
Deposited | 17 Jun 2024 |
Additional information | Copyright © 2022. Taylor & Francis Group. All rights reserved. |
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