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Self-concept or self-esteem

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  12 February 2016

Paul C. Burnett
Paul C. Burnett*
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Queensland University of Technology: Kelvin Grove Campus
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Dr Paul C. Burnett, School of Learning and Development QUT:Kelvin Grove, 130 Victoria Park Road, Kelvin Grove Q 4059
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Confusion exists with regard to the substantive difference between self-concept and self-esteem. In an endeavour to cast some light on this confusion two studies were conducted with 1193 preadolescents using modified versions of two commonly used instruments designed to measure self-concept and self-esteem. Exploratory factor analysis indicated that both these instruments measure specific facets of the same construct, namely self-concept. General or global self-concept proved to be a difficult construct to measure in preadolescent students.

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Research Article
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Journal of Psychologists and Counsellors in Schools , Volume 3 , November 1993 , pp. 25 - 32
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1993

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