Document Type
Thesis
Date of Degree Completion
Fall 1974
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Mental Health Counseling
Committee Chair
Dean T. Stinson
Second Committee Member
Roger G. Steward
Third Committee Member
R. Miller
Abstract
This paper presents a comparison concerning the effects of age and formal education upon the self-esteem or self-value of individuals. Four groups -- Freshman, Seniors, and their non-college peers -- described their ideal and real selves, using the modified California Q-Sort. Statistical comparison of absolute differences by group showed age to be significant, education not significant, and the interaction very significant. Freshman were significantly the lowest in self-esteem.
Recommendations included the application of these findings concerning Freshman and suggestions for additional research.
Recommended Citation
Sanders, Maurice Marvin, "Ideal and Real Self Concept Disparity: A Temporal/Educational Comparison" (1974). All Master's Theses. 2265.
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