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Self-concept in low-achieving adolescents attending a Victorian, Anglican, secondary college

Allen, Merilyn R. ( 1998)

This study investigated the relationship between self-concept and perceptions of social support of low-achieving adolescents. Forty students enrolled in remedial English classes at an Anglican college were administered two self-report instruments. The scales measured global as well as aspects of domain-specific self-concept, and perceptions of social support. Results revealed that students who perceived higher levels of social support from classmates had more positive evaluations of their global self-concept and behavioral conduct. Social support from parents was also associated with positive perceptions of behavioral conduct. Students, however, reported lower levels of support from classmates, friends and teachers than respondents of other studies. The implications of these findings are discussed.