Self-Concept Scale Research Articles

Konsep Diiri Awal dan Akhir Perawatan Rehabilitas Napza pada Pasien Institusi Penerima Wajib Lapor (IPWL) Rawat Inap

The purpose of this study was to determine the differences between the initial and final self concept of treatment for drug rehabilitation in patients with mandatory report recipient institutions (IPWL) at Ernaldi Bahar Hospital, Palembang. and the hypothesis of this study is that there is a difference between the self-concept of beginning and the end of treatment for drug rehabilitation in patients with the Obligatory Report Receiving Institution (IPWL) hospitalized at Ernaldi Bahar Hospital Palembang. The variables of this study are the initial self-concept and final self-concept. The subjects in this study were all drug rehabilitation patients who carried out inpatient rehabilitation at Dr. Ernaldi Bahar Hospital in South Sumatra Province in March - May 2019, which amounted to 40 people, because the number of research subjects did not reach 100 people, so this study took all population numbers which numbered 40 people. The data collection instrument used in this study is the initial self-concept scale and final self-concept scale. In this case it was carried out using a paired t-test, to test differences in samples in paired data. The results showed that there was a difference between the self-concept of the beginning and end of treatment for drug rehabilitation in patients with mandatory report receiving institutions (IPWL) inpatient care at Ernaldi Bahar Hospital Palembang, tcount> ttable: - 9,292> 2,023 or - 9,292> 2,721. = 0.05 and a = 0.01 which means that there is a difference between the initial self-concept and the final self-concept of rehabilitation care.

Self Regulated Learning dan Konsep Diri sebagai Prediktor Aspirasi Karier pada Remaja

This study aims to examine the effect of self-regulated learning and self-concept on career aspirations in adolescents. This research uses a quantitative approach with ex-post facto design. This research was conducted in Yogyakarta City which consisted of 223 women and 152 men. Data was collected through CAS-R adaptation for career aspiration scale with 33 items from Obrien (1996), MSLQ for self-regulated learning scale with 44 items from Pintrich and Groot (1990) and TSCS for self-concept scale with 100 items from Fitts (1972) . The category of teenagers who have career aspirations is in the high category. The instrument validation technique uses content validity and Alpha Cronbach coefficient reliability. The results showed that there was an effect of self regulated learning and self-concept on career aspirations in adolescents with a significance value of 0.008 (p <0.05). It can be concluded that Self-regulated learning and self-concept can be strong predictors of career aspirations in adolescent

Adolescents Living with Food Allergies in Select Global Cities: Does a WhatsApp-Based Mindful Eating Intervention Promote Wellbeing and Enhance their Self-Concept?

PurposeFood allergy prevalence in children and adolescents is increasing globally. Dietary restrictions are linked to the identities of food-allergic adolescents, which influences their wellbeing and self-concept. Mindful eating (ME) has been widely used to treat eating disorders. This study investigates whether WhatsApp-based mindful eating (ME) posts are effective for food-allergic adolescents in managing the condition, building self-concept and wellbeing. Design and methodsA waitlist control design study was conducted with food-allergic adolescents (N pre-test = 244; N post-test = 215). Three measures were used to assess the outcomes pre- (T1) and post-test (T2): Mindful Eating Questionnaire (MEQ), Brief Psychological Wellbeing Scale for Adolescents (BPWBS-A), and Piers-Harris 2 Children's Self-Concept Scale (PH-2-CSCC). ResultsThe intervention was overall effective and more so for girls, middle class adolescents, with mothers as primary caregivers, whose primary caregivers had higher or postgraduate and professional qualifications, who were in turn also more likely to report no anaphylactic reaction and hospitalization emergency episodes at T2. Intervention compliance mediated the association between demographic predictors and outcome scores. Discriminant function analysis indicated stronger associations between certain predictors and subdomains of the self-concept outcome. ConclusionsWith adequate emphasis on intervention compliance and condition management, the WhatsApp-based ME posts would be effective for food-allergic adolescents. Practical implicationsPediatric nurses can recommend the intervention for community-dwelling food-allergic adolescents across contexts. Some refinements may be needed for boys, upper class adolescents, with father/kin as primary caregivers and less qualified parents.

Self-Concept Influences the Hopes and Psychological Well- Being of Cancer Survivors in Surabaya, Indonesia: A Cross- Sectional Study

Background: The stigma of cancer as a deadly disease greatly affects the patient’s perspective in shaping self-concept, which impacts on hopes and influences the stability of psychological well-being. The purpose of this study was to prove that the self-concept influences the hopes and psychological well-being of cancer survivors. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study. Samples were 90 cancer survivors from three public health centers in Surabaya, Indonesia taken by simple random sampling. All participants completed the instruments of the Tennessee Self-Concept Scale, Herth Hope Index, and Ryff’s Psychological Well-Being Scale. All the instruments were valid and reliable based on the test. Ethical feasibility has been conducted. The Pearson Product-Moment Correlation Test was applied to analyze the data with P < .05. Results: The demographic characteristics of cancer survivors include the age majority of 46-65 years (53%), female sex (80%), married (61%), having stage-III cancer (44%), diagnosed of cancer for 1–6 years (56%), having support system from nuclear families (73%), and actively involved in the community (66%). The mean score of self-concept is 78.2, hope 38.2, and psychological well- being 76.3. Self-concept had a significant effect on hope (r = .783, P = .000) and psychological well-being (r = .611, P = .000) Conclusions: Cancer survivors who had positive self-concepts are more likely to accept themselves, which triggers the formation of high hope for recovery and the achievement of positive psychological well-being.

HUBUNGAN ANTARA KONSEP DIRI DENGAN EFIKASI DIRI DALAM MEMECAHKAN MASALAH MELALUI KONSELING INDIVIDU DI SMK HIDAYAH SEMARANG

This study aims to determine the relationship between self-concept and self-efficacy in solving problems through individual counseling at SMK Hidayah Semarang. The problem that underlies this research is that self-efficacy in solving problems in students is still in the low category. On the other hand, students are less open because they are less confident in their abilities when conducting individual counseling activities. This research is a type of correlational quantitative research. Sampling uses purposive sampling and simple random sampling. The sample in this study amounted to 83 students spread across all classes at SMK Hidayah Semarang. Measuring instruments used are the scale of self-concept and self-efficacy scale in solving problems. Analysis of the data used in the hypothesis test is a simple correlation test. The results showed that with self-efficacy in solving problems that are classified as high and have a positive and significant relationship between these variables. correlation results obtained by 0.580 with a significance of 0,000 or <0.05. From these results it can be understood that the higher the student's self-concept, the higher the self-efficacy in solving students' problems. With this research it is beneficial for BK teachers to provide innovation when conducting individual counseling services.

KONTRIBUSI KONSEP DIRI DAN PERHATIAN ORANG TUA TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR MATEMATIKA SISWA KELAS X SMA DI KECAMATAN WERA BIMA

The purpose of this study is (1) Want to know how much the contribution of self-concept, and the attention of parents, to the results of mathematics learning in class X SMA in Wera Bima District; (2) Want to know how much the positive contribution of self-concept to the results of mathematics learning in class X SMA in Wera Bima District; and (3) Want to know how much the positive contribution of parents' attention to the results of mathematics learning in class X SMA in Wera Bima District. The type of this study was ex-post facto, the population in this study were Class X students of State High Schools in Wera Bima Subdistrict in the year 2017/2018 which were taken using Proportional stratified random sampling. Instruments used: (1) self-concept scale, (2) the scale of parental attention, (3) tests of mathematics learning outcomes. Data were analyzed by descriptive statistics and path analysis. The results of the study illustrate that; (1) Positive contribution to self-concept, and parents' attention together (simultaneous) to the mathematics learning outcomes of class X high school students in Wera Bima District, for R2square = 11.10%. (2) The positive contribution of self-concept towards the mathematics learning outcomes of class X high school students in Wera Bima Subdistrict, amounting to 15.70%. and (3) The positive contribution of parents' attention to the mathematics learning outcomes of class X high school students in Wera Bima District, amounting to 19.80%.

Development of Academic Self-Concept Scale for Physics Course

Bu araştırmanın amacı; ortaöğretim öğrencilerinin fizik dersine yönelik akademik özgüvenlerini belirlemeye yönelik geçerli ve güvenilir bir ölçme aracı geliştirmektir. Çalışma grubunda 2015-2016 öğretim yılında Ankara ilindeki MEB’e bağlı devlet Anadolu liselerinde öğrenim gören 515 dokuzuncu sınıf öğrencisi yer almaktadır. Ölçeğin deneme formu ilk aşamada üç farklı Anadolu lisesinde öğrenim gören 274, ikinci aşamada 271 dokuzuncu sınıf öğrencisine uygulanmıştır. Verilerin analizinde ölçeğin yapı geçerliğini belirlemek amacıyla açıklayıcı ve doğrulayıcı faktör analizi tekniklerinden yararlanılmıştır. Ölçekten elde edilen verilerin güvenirliğini belirlemek amacıyla Cronbach Alpha katsayısı hesaplanmıştır. Araştırma sonucunda ortaöğretim öğrencilerinin fizik dersine yönelik akademik özgüvenlerini belirlemeye yönelik, olumlu ve olumsuz akademik özgüven olmak üzere iki alt boyuttan oluşan 12 maddelik Fizik Dersi Akademik Özgüven Ölçeği geliştirilmiştir. Ölçekten elde edilen verilerin Cronbach Alpha güvenirlik katsayısı 0.82 ve açıkladığı toplam varyans %48,15’tir. DFA sonucunda ulaşılan ki-kare/serbestlik derecesi oranı 1.71 olup ölçeğin yapısı mükemmel uyum göstermektedir. RMSEA değeri 0.052 olup bu değere göre ölçeğin yapısının modele uyumu iyi düzeydedir. Diğer uyum indeksleri birlikte incelendiğinde geliştirilen ölçeğin 12 maddelik iki boyutlu bir yapıda olduğu doğrulanmıştır. Açıklayıcı faktör analizi sonunda iki boyutun ilişkisinin anlamlı olduğu (r=0.496, p<.01), doğrulayıcı faktör analizi sonunda boyutlar arasında pozitif yönde ve yüksek düzeyde (r=0.66) ilişki olduğu belirlenmiştir. Geliştirilen ölçeğin psikometrik özelliklerinin yeterli olduğu bulgularla ortaya konulmuştur.

Factors influencing self-concept among adolescents infected with HIV: a cross-sectional survey in China

OverviewThe mental health problems of adolescents with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are important. It is of great significance to explore which factors can affect the self-evaluation and understanding of adolescents with HIV.ObjectiveWe found that adolescents with HIV have a lower level of self-concept than healthy adolescents. This study aimed to determine the factors influencing self-concept among adolescents with HIV in China.SettingA questionnaire was distributed among a total of 290 adolescents in Henan Province, China. One hundred and forty questionnaires were distributed in the case group (adolescents with HIV) and the control group (healthy adolescents) was issued 150 questionnaires. The Piers-Harris Children’s Self-concept Scale, the Perceived Stress Scale, the Perceived Social Support Scale and the Simplified Coping Style Questionnaire were adapted for a Chinese population. Differences between the groups were tested for significance using Student’s t-test, and analysis of variance was used to test continuous variables. The relationship between environmental personality factors and adolescent self-concept was examined by Pearson correlation analysis. Hierarchical linear regression analysis was used to model the effects of environmental personality factors on self-concept.ResultsThe self-concept total score among adolescents with HIV was significantly lower than healthy adolescents (p<0.05). Hierarchical regression analysis indicated that age (β=−0.19, t=−2.16, p=0.03), perceived stress (β=−0.19, t=−2.22, p=0.03), perceived social support (β=0.26, t=3.25, p=0.00), positive coping style (β=0.50, t=5.75, p=0.00) and negative coping style (β=−0.45, t=−5.33, p=0.00) were significantly associated with self-concept total scores.ConclusionsThe self-concept of adolescents with HIV is related to perceived stress, perceived social support and coping style. These findings underline the significance of self-concept among adolescents infected with HIV.

Social Care in Improving Self-Concept of Leprosy Patients

ABSTRACTIntroduction: Many infectious diseases occur in developing countries with low socioeconomic conditions. One such is leprosy. Leprosy is common in developing countries as a result of the country's limited ability to provide adequate services, including among some health workers. Such health workers are lacking knowledge and understanding of the false beliefs of leprosy and its resulting disabilities. The purpose of this research is to formulate a social care model in improving self-concept of leprosy patients in Probolinggo District.Methods: This research used explanatory research survey method with a cross-sectional approach. The sample was 56 respondents. The variables were family support, social care and self-concept. The data were collected using a questionnaire modelled on Liandi, Richard H's concept and The Tennessee Self-Concept Scale. The data were then analyzed by Partial Least Squares (PLS) to test the hypothesis and form the empirical model.Results: The results showed social care was able to improve the self-concept of leprosy patients (T=5.800, T &gt;1.96).Conclusion: Therefore, it is expected that nurses continuously synergize in maintaining social care conditions with the community in order to improve the self-concept of leprosy patients.

Multidisciplinary lifestyle intervention in children and adolescents - results of the project GRIT (Growth, Resilience, Insights, Thrive) pilot study

BackgroundDuring childhood and adolescence leading behavioural risk factors for the development of cardiometabolic diseases include poor diet quality and sedentary lifestyle. The aim of this study was to determine the feasibility and effect of a real-world group-based multidisciplinary intervention on cardiorespiratory fitness, diet quality and self-concept in sedentary children and adolescents aged 9 to 15 years.MethodsProject GRIT (Growth, Resilience, Insights, Thrive) was a pilot single-arm intervention study. The 12-week intervention involved up to three outdoor High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) running sessions per week, five healthy eating education or cooking demonstration sessions, and one mindful eating and Emotional Freedom Technique psychology session. Outcome measures at baseline and 12-week follow-up included maximal graded cardiorespiratory testing, the Australian Child and Adolescent Eating Survey, and Piers-Harris 2 children’s self-concept scale. Paired samples t-test or Wilcoxon signed-rank test were used to compare baseline and follow-up outcome measures in study completers only.ResultsOf the 38 recruited participants (median age 11.4 years, 53% male), 24 (63%) completed the 12-week intervention. Dropouts had significantly higher diet quality at baseline than completers. Completers attended a median 58 (IQR 55–75) % of the 33 exercise sessions, 60 (IQR 40–95) % of the dietary sessions, and 42% attended the psychology session. No serious adverse events were reported. Absolute VO2peak at 12 weeks changed by 96.2 ± 239.4 mL/min (p = 0.06). As a percentage contribution to energy intake, participants increased their intake of healthy core foods by 6.0 ± 11.1% (p = 0.02) and reduced median intake of confectionary (− 2.0 [IQR 0.0–3.0] %, p = 0.003) and baked products (− 1.0 [IQR 0.0–5.0] %, p = 0.02). Participants significantly improved self-concept with an increase in average T-Score for the total scale by 2.8 ± 5.3 (p = 0.02) and the ‘physical appearance and attributes’ domain scale by median 4.0 [IQR 0.5–4.0] (p = 0.02).ConclusionsThe 12-week group-based multidisciplinary lifestyle intervention for children and adolescents improved diet quality and self-concept in study completers. Future practice and research should focus on providing sustainable multidisciplinary lifestyle interventions for children and adolescents aiming to improve long-term health and wellbeing.Trial registrationANZCTR, ACTRN12618001249246. Registered 24 July 2019 - Retrospectively registered

Multiple Dimensions of Self-Esteem and Their Relationship with Health in Adolescence.

The aim of the present study was to examine how different domains of self-esteem (social, competence, affect, academic, family, and physical) relate to self-reported physical and mental health, lower back pain (LBP), smoking, and physical exercise in a sample of adolescents. A sample of 326 adolescents 14–19 years old completed several self-report questionnaires collecting epidemiological data, and information on their LBP, smoking, and physical exercise, the Short Form Health Survey (SF-36), and the Multidimensional Self-Concept Scale. Pearson’s correlations were calculated between their self-esteem scores and their physical and mental health scores. Three multivariate analyses of variance (MANOVAs) were performed to estimate associations between self-esteem and LBP, smoking, and physical exercise. Self-esteem (total and subcomponent scores) correlated positively with physical and mental health, and with physical exercise, and negatively with smoking. The results also confirm gender-related differences in self-esteem, in favor of boys. This study offers the first findings on the relationship between different domains of self-esteem and a variety of health outcomes in an adolescent population. The results suggest that multidimensional interventions could be devised to improve adolescents’ physical health by promoting their physical exercise, and to prevent their smoking by nurturing their self-esteem.

The Effects of Extensive Reading on Turkish Learners’ L2 Reading/Writing Performance and Foreign Language Self-Concept

This study investigates the impact of extensive reading (ER) program, which integrates extensive reading with in-class follow-up writing activities, on Turkish EFL learners’ L2 reading/writing and foreign language self-concept (FLSC). In this research, conducted in a Turkish university, experimental design was used and the experimental group was exposed to ER for six weeks different from the control group. Data was collected by means of L2 reading and writing tests and Foreign Language Self-concept Scale (FLSCS) (Er, 2007) given at the beginning and at the end of the intervention, and by means of focus group interviews carried out with 10 randomly chosen experimental group students. Analyses of the data showed a significant difference between control and experimental groups regarding their L2 reading and writing performance. The difference between the groups’ FLSC was found to be insignificant, though within group analyses indicated that ER affected the students’ FLSC positively. Qualitative data, interviews, supported the quantitative data and revealed that the project also improved students’ motivation and self-confidence as well as various aspects of L2 language ability and fostered their positive self images as EFL learners. The insights gained from the study provide important implications for English language teaching programmes in EFL context.

Tobacco Denormalization Indicator in the Prevalence of Positive Smoker Identity and Its Associated Factors.

Positive smoker identity (PSI) is a construct that evaluates the degree of smokers’ positive thoughts, images and feeling about smoking behavior and culture. PSI encompasses the indicators related to tobacco denormalization strategy, which is one of the four WHO tobacco endgame strategies. PSmoQi is a newly validated instrument which could reliably assess PSI. This study’s objectives were to determine the prevalence of positive smoker identity and its associated factors using PSmoQi. A sample of 253 smokers from government agencies in Kota Bharu City, Malaysia were recruited using invitation letters sent to their head of agencies. Data collection was done in a briefing session voluntary attended by the smokers. Factors associated with PSI were analyzed using Multiple Logistic Regression. The prevalence of smokers with positive smoker identity was 72.3%. Factors associated with positive smoker identity were older age (Adjusted Odds ratio; AOR: 1.042; 95% confident interval; CI: 1.004, 1.081); p = 0.028), higher smoking self-concept scale Malay version (SSCS-M) score (AOR: 1.216; 95% CI: 1.112, 1.329; p < 0.001), higher heaviness index (AOR: 1.002; 95% CI: 1.001, 1.004; p = 0.011) and lower educational attainment (AOR: 0.458; 95% CI: 0.233, 0.900; p = 0.024). This study shows a high prevalence of PSI among smokers from government agencies in Kota Bharu City. Factors such as age, SSCS-M score, heaviness index and educational attainment influenced the level of positive smoker identity in a smoker. The finding would contribute an evidentiary guideline in screening smokers for smoking cessation clinic enrollment to achieve the best interventional outcome, as well as it would provide an objective indicator for tobacco denormalization status in a population.

Hubungan Self Concept dan Self Confidence

A confidence and an attitude toward a persons ability to accept both positive and negative that are shaped and learned through the process of studying with a view to his own happiness. While self concept is an idea, mind, feeling, belief and position known by the individual in relating to others. The purpose of this study is to know a self concept relationship with a self confident. The hypothesis of this study is there's a self concept relationship with a self confidence. In the study, researchers used a quantitative approach in an attempt to test hypotheses that had been drafted. The subject in this study is a teenager sitting in class 7 and 8 MTS miftahul ulum pandaan. The sampling technique used was staggerate stratified random sampling. The analysis of data in this study uses the scale of self concept and self confidence. Data analysis was calculated by using product moment Pearson and acquired rxy by 0.657 with an r-tab 1% of 0.254. Thus there is a highly significant correlation between self concept and a self confidence.

The characteristics, life circumstances and self-concept of 13 year olds with and without disabilities in Ireland: A secondary analysis of the Growing Up in Ireland (GUI) study.

BackgroundPopulation-based studies provide important data to inform policy and service planning for vulnerable children in society. The aim of this study was to characterise social and educational circumstances and self-concept among a nationally representative sample of 13 year olds with developmental disabilities in Ireland.MethodsA cross-sectional, secondary analysis of data collected from the Growing Up in Ireland (GUI) study was conducted. Descriptive statistics were used to calculate the reported prevalence of disabilities as reported by parents. Differences across the groups (those with and without disabilities) were analysed in relation to gender, socio-economic and school factors. Special education support received in school was described. The association between low self-concept scores (as measured by the Piers Harris Self-Concept Scales 2) and disability type was examined by use of multi-level logistic regression.ResultsSeventeen percent (17.36%) of the sample was reported to have a diagnosis of one or more developmental disabilities. Those with a disability were more likely to live in poorer households, have poorer health status, to experience more episodes of bullying at school, and to have more negative views of school (p<0.05) than their typically-developing peers.Forty nine percent of children with developmental disabilities were not receiving support in school as reported by parents. Discrepancies in the nature of support received were identified across disability types. Adjusting for individual and school level factors, a disability diagnosis was associated with increased odds of low self-concept scores on three of five self-concept domains. Further associations were identified which differed across disability type.ConclusionsThe findings show that 13 year olds with a disability in Ireland have complex social and educational needs. Findings also suggest significant levels of unmet educational need across this age group. Apparent inequities in access to support in school require further investigation. Reliable measures to provide robust prevalence figures about childhood disabilities in Ireland are needed.

Self-management behavior based on structural equation model in elderly chronic heart failure patients

Objective To investigate the self-management of elderly chronic heart failure (CHF) patients and to explore the structural equation modeling (SEM) on the influencing factors of self-management behavior among CHF patients so as to provide a basis for constructing the self-management education plan for elderly CHF patients suitable for the characteristics of our country. Methods From January 2015 to June 2017, The study selected 6 124 elderly patients in 102 hospitals of 16 provinces, cities and autonomous region from 5 areas, east China, west China, south China, north China and central China by random cluster sampling as subjects. All of patients were investigated with the self-management scale of heart failure patients, heart failure knowledge questionnaire, chronic disease self-efficacy scale, self-concept scale and the medica coping modes questionnaire. AMOS 22.0 was used to construct the model on the influencing factors of self-management behavior among CHF patients. Results The total score self-management of 6 124 elderly CHF patients was [49.00 (43.00, 54.00) ] with 61.25% for the scoring rate. The SEM on the direct or indirect influencing factors of self-management among elderly CHF patients fitted well. The influencing factors of self-management included the per-capita incomes, works, self-care, nations, religious belief, education levels, heart failure knowledge, self-concept, self-efficacy, coping styles. Conclusions Self-management of elderly CHF patients are in the below average level influenced by different demographers, cultural background and heart failure knowledge. Medical staff should formulate a systematic and individual self-management education plan for elderly CHF patients based on patients' demographic characteristics, cultural background, heart failure knowledge, self-concept and self-efficacy to improve their self-management. Key words: Aged; Chronic heart failure; Self-management; Structural equation model

Early mobile phone ownership: influencing the wellbeing of girls and boys in Ireland?

ABSTRACT Children live in a technology-mediated world, and most young people use a variety of technologies in their daily lives. However, despite intense public discourse, we have little empirical evidence on how technology use impacts on children’s development across a number of psycho-social domains. Research that has been conducted tends to be largely small-scale or cross-sectional in nature and most often focused on (young) adults rather than children. Using longitudinal data on one-in-eight Irish children, we use econometric methods to test for associations between early mobile phone ownership and two measures of children’s psycho-social development between 9 and 13 years of age. We examine the Piers Harris Self-Concept Scale, reported by children, and the Strengths and Difficulties (SDQ) score, completed by the primary caregiver. We find no generalised associations between early mobile phone ownership and psycho-social outcomes. However, there is evidence that associations differ by gender and across psycho-social sub-domains. We find no robust associations affecting boys, but girls who receive phones earlier fare less well in terms of their behavioural adjustment and academic self-concept scores at 13 years of age, all else being equal. Further research is needed to identify causal mechanisms and explore possible mediating effects of family/social context.

The Effects of Academic Self-concept and Organizational Factors on Academic Achievement

University students’ achievement is influenced by a number of factors. Academic self-concept and organizational factors are among the significant ones. This study aims to investigate the effects of academic self-concept and organizational factors on university students’ achievement and to discover whether this varies according to such variables as gender, grade, place of accommodation, educational status of the parents, and preference. The sample of the study consisted of the randomly selected 450 university students attending private and state universities in provincial Ankara. The data were collected using Matovu Academic Self-Concept Scale and Organizational Factors Scale. As a result of the study, it was found that gender, the grade, the place of accommodation, administrative services and practices, and physical setting and equipment positively affected student achievement. Further studies are needed to investigate the combined effects of the variables, including academic self-concept, thought to have an effect on student achievement at university. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5096-3233

The Effect of School-Based Creative Expression Group Therapy on the Self-Concept of Female Adolescents

ABSTRACTAdolescents face a wide array of social, emotional, and academic problems during what is often described as a challenging and complicated stage of development. Because the peer group becomes more important as teens begin to search for and establish their identities, group work can be very advantageous. Creative expressive art techniques allow a safe way for adolescent girls to express themselves and relate to others around them while learning coping skills and building a positive sense of self in a setting and manner that is developmentally appropriate. Although the use of creative mediums in working with adolescents has been relatively well established, many teens are intimidated by the idea of creating artwork. The researchers propose a manual of creative expressive interventions designed to allow clients to create art with easy-to-assemble projects, thereby decreasing stress and anxiety related to art, while still allowing a creative process. In this single-case research design, researchers utilized the Piers-Harris Children’s Self-Concept Scale, Second Edition (Piers-Harris 2), to measure the effects of a creative expression group on adolescent females. Participants provided responses before the intervention for three weeks (A), for eight weeks during treatment (B), and for three weeks following the completion of the study (A).

Determine the BMI levels, self-concept and healthy life behaviours of children during a school based obesity training programme.

Sedentary lifestyles and unhealthy nutrition, in particular, cause childhood obesity. The purpose of this semi-experimental research is to determine the changes in body mass index, self-concept, and healthy lifestyle behaviours of children during a training programme to prevent obesity. Children 9 and 15 years old were included from two public secondary schools. A total of 1609 students completed the study in the intervention and control groups (1022 vs 587, respectively). The training programme for the intervention group at the schools had three sessions in 12 weeks and was about obesity, body mass index (BMI) calculation, a healthy lifestyle and coping with stress. Data was collected through a sociodemographic data form, healthy lifestyle behaviours data form, Piers-Harris Children's Self-Concept Scale and weight-height measurements during the first and last weeks of the programme (except for the sociodemographic form). Before training, BMI's of children in the intervention group were higher than in the control group (19.61 ± 3.8 vs 19.00 ± 3.5, respectively). The gap between BMI scores of the groups was narrowed after the training (p > 0.05). The mean score on the Self-Concept Scale increased in the intervention group after the training (63.21 ± 9.5) as compared to before the training (61.16 ± 10.4); whereas in the control group, there were no differences found (p = 0.908). In the intervention group, the number of children who had breakfast after the training (81.1%) increased compared to before the training (74.1%) (p = 0.001). The trainings were provided to students to increase healthy nutrition, physical activity and to decrease sedentary lifestyles.