Abstract
Objectives The purpose of this study is to investigate classifications and qualities of the self-concept latent profile using latent profile analysis; and to verify how the latent profile is related to predictor variables and outcome variables. Methods For this purpose, a self-concept latent profile analysis was conducted on 388 elementary school students in Chungnam province. The social support scale was selected as a predictor of self-concept latent profile, and achievement-related variables (self-determination motivation, achievement emotion, academic effort) and academic achievement scale were selected as outcome variables according to self-concept latent profile. Results The major results of this study are as follows. First, three self-concept latent profiles were extracted from elementary school students: ‘Overall Lowness-Physical Appearance Negative Type’, ‘Overall Average-Parent Relationship Positive Type’, and ‘Overall Positive Type’; Secund, the higher the social support(teacher⋅parents⋅friend support) as predictor variables of the self-concept latent profile, the higher the likelihood of belonging to the ‘Overall Positive Type’; the lower the level of these, the higher the likelihood of belonging to the ‘Overall Lowness-Physical Appearance Negative Type’; Third, for those belonging to the ‘Overall Positive Type’, where self-concept is high, higher levels of self-determination motivation, enjoyment, academic effort, and academic achievement were identified, rather than in the ‘Overall Average-Parent Relationship Positive Type’ and ‘Overall Lowness-Physical Appearance Negative Type’. Conclusions By revealing that self-concept changes into various types, it shows the need for educational intervention to promote social relationships, along with customized guidance according to the group level.
Published Version
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a call