Document Type

Thesis

Date of Degree Completion

Fall 1973

Degree Name

Master of Arts in Education (MEd)

Department

School Psychology

Committee Chair

Larry M. Sparks

Second Committee Member

Eldon E. Jacobsen

Third Committee Member

James G. Green

Abstract

This study examined the relationship between self concept reports on the Tennessee Self Concept Scale and academic achievement. Thirty-one male and 24 female tenth grade students whose obtained scores on the National Educational Development Test met the criteria for under-achievers, achievers, and overachievers were given the TSCS. A significant correlation was found between GPA and total positive score (r = .28, sig. .05). Underachievers defined by low grades had significantly lower self concept scores than did underachievers defined as achieving 1 SD below their predicted achievement level on the NEDT.

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