Unravelling the self-concept enhancement conundrum : a critical analysis of a new self-concept enhancement intervention

Rhonda Craven, Herbert W. Marsh

    Research output: Chapter in Book / Conference PaperConference Paper

    Abstract

    ![CDATA[Recent advances in self-concept theory, research and measurement provide a new basis for the design of powerful self-concept enhancement intervention. The purpose of this study was to test the effectiveness of an intervention to enhance academic self-concept, self-attributions and academic achievement. The self-concept enhancement intervention was a combination of internally focused feedback and attributional feedback targeted at reading, mathematics or a combination of reading and mathematics self-concept. One class from each of the 8 participating schools was randomly assigned to be an experimental diffusion control group and did not receive either the teacher-mediated or researcher-mediated intervention. This control group was incorporated in the research design to test for possible diffusion effects of the teacher-mediated intervention to non-target participants in the within-class control group. The findings provide support for: (a) the effectiveness of the intervention as a means to enhance self-concept particularly for treatments mediated by researchers, and mediated by teachers in single academic domains, and (b) the importance of including multiple dimensions of self-concept in intervention studies.]]
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationSelf-Concept, Motivation and Identity, Where To From Here? : Proceedings of the Third International Biennial SELF Research Conference
    PublisherUniversity of Western Sydney
    Number of pages1
    ISBN (Print)1741080738
    Publication statusPublished - 2004
    EventInternational Biennial SELF Research Conference -
    Duration: 13 Jan 2009 → …

    Conference

    ConferenceInternational Biennial SELF Research Conference
    Period13/01/09 → …

    Keywords

    • self-perception
    • academic achievement
    • self-esteem
    • teacher-student relationships

    Cite this