Society and the adolescent self-image
Series: [Princeton paperbacks. no. 111.]; Princeton paperbacks -- no. 111.
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Published: 1965
Place of publication: Princeton, N.J
Language: eng
Number of pages: 326
ISBN-13: 9780691093352; 9780691028057
Subjects: Self-perception in adolescence; Adolescent Psychology; Adolescenten; Social aspects; Self Concept; Psychologie; Perception de soi; Socialization; Zelfbeeld; In adolescence; Adolescents
Description: This study takes as its point of departure the assumption that the self-image is central to the subjective life of the individual, largely determining his thoughts, feelings, and behaviour. At first glance this topic would appear to be a purely private, personal, and idiosyncratic phenomenon. And yet it is equally plain that the individual's self-picture is not purely non-objective art, reflecting the impulses and inspiration of the creator, but is rather a more or less clear portrait based upon the information provided by his social experience.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: Self-attitudes and other attitudes; title: The measurement of self-esteem; title: The social fabric; title: The dissonant religious context; title: The broken family; title: Birth order and self-esteem; title: Parental interest and children's self-conceptions; title: Self-esteem and anxiety; title: Interpersonal attitudes and behavior; title: Participation and leadership in the high school community; title: Self-esteem and concern with public affairs; title: Occupational orientation; title: Society and self-values; title: Area for further research.