Keywords
self-concept, perceived-competence, preschool, social adjustment
Abstract
The goal of the present study was to identify preschool children with “age-inappropriate” less positive self-perceptions, and to explore their parental and peer relationships as compared to their classmates with “age normal” self-perceptions. Participants were n = 127 preschool children (M age = 54.98 mos., SD = 8.21). Data were collected from multiple sources including parental ratings, child self-reports, and teacher ratings. Results indicated that as compared to their peers, children with less positive self-perceptions demonstrated more internalizing problems (i.e., loneliness, social-withdrawal), were more excluded by peers, and had mothers with less positive parenting styles. Results are discussed in terms of the implications of poorer self-perceptions in early childhood.
Original Publication Citation
Coplan, R. J., *Findlay, L. C., & Nelson, L. J. (2004). Characteristics of preschoolers with lower perceived competence. Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 32, 399-408.
BYU ScholarsArchive Citation
Coplan, Robert J.; Findlay, Leanne C.; and Nelson, Larry J., "Characteristics of Preschoolers with Lower Perceived Competence" (2004). Faculty Publications. 4670.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/facpub/4670
Document Type
Peer-Reviewed Article
Publication Date
2004-8
Permanent URL
http://hdl.lib.byu.edu/1877/7476
Publisher
Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology
Language
English
College
Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Department
Family Life
Copyright Status
© 2004 Plenum Publishing Corporation
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