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Self concept : a comparison of delinquent and non-delinquent adolescents

This thesis was an investigation of self concept differences and similarities between non-delinquent and delinquent adolescents. Self concept was measured by the utilization of the Tennessee Self Concept Scale, which was developed by William H. Fitts, Ph. D.The investigation was comprised of tasting 30 male, non-delinquent and 30 delinquent male adolescents. Each subject was individually administered the Tennessee Self Concept Scale.It was determined by statistical analysis that non-delinquent adolescents possessed a significantly more adequate self concept than their delinquent counterparts. It was felt that this study’s results would be helpful in providing insight into working with delinquent adolescents.

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:BSU/oai:cardinalscholar.bsu.edu:handle/180281
Date January 1971
CreatorsScheurer, William Edwin
ContributorsPalacios, May
Source SetsBall State University
Detected LanguageEnglish
Format53 leaves ; 28 cm.
SourceVirtual Press

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