Interrelation of conceptual abilities and Self-concept in adolescence

Abstract

This article provides a theoretical analysis of the psychological constructs of "conceptual abilities" and "self-concept" and examines the theoretical justification for the connection between conceptual abilities, as manifestations of conceptual thinking, and the formation of personality and its self-concept in adolescence. Theoretical arguments are presented in favor of this connection: during the formation of conceptual thinking and conceptual abilities, the intellectualization of all functions and developing qualities of adolescents occurs; new formations such as objectification and decentering are developed; the ability to abstract increases, which determines the differentiation of personal qualities and self-representations and their integration at a higher level, a radical restructuring of personality takes place, the formation of moral consciousness, including relationships with others, and the adaptive properties of personality increase, influencing its social behavior. The article shows the prospects of research due to verify the alleged relationship and clarify its nature by mathematical methods (correlation, regression, factor analysis).