Development of self-concept clarity from ages 11 to 24: Latent growth models of Chinese adolescents

IF 1.7 4区心理学 Q3 PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIAL

Self and Identity Pub Date : 2022-02-15 DOI:10.1080/15298868.2022.2041478

Guangcan Xiang, Qingqing Li, Xiaobao Li, Hong Chen

引用次数: 2

Abstract

ABSTRACT This study examined the growth trajectory of self-concept clarity (SCC) and explored the influence of this trajectory on the development of life satisfaction (LS) and positive affect (PA) among Chinese adolescents (N = 2001, 56.97% females). Results of latent growth models showed no significant mean-level change of SCC across three waves in a year. However, significant inter-individual variability was presented in the developmental patterns of SCC over time. Specifically, older adolescents showed higher initial levels of SCC; and males were related to increased SCC in development rates. Moreover, we found gender-specific nature of the relationship between SCC and well-being outcomes (e.g., LS and PA). Our results have significant practical implications for mental health programs in adolescence.

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11-14岁自我概念清晰度的发展：中国青少年的潜在成长模型

摘要本研究考察了中国青少年（N=2001，56.97%为女性）自我概念清晰度（SCC）的成长轨迹，并探讨了这一轨迹对生活满意度（LS）和积极情感（PA）发展的影响。潜在生长模型的结果显示，一年内三波SCC的平均水平没有显著变化。然而，随着时间的推移，SCC的发育模式呈现出显著的个体间变异性。具体而言，年龄较大的青少年表现出较高的SCC初始水平；男性与SCC发生率增加有关。此外，我们发现SCC和幸福感结果（如LS和PA）之间的关系具有性别特异性。我们的研究结果对青春期的心理健康计划具有重要的实际意义。

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Self and Identity PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIAL-

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5.10

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5.00%

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期刊介绍： Work on self and identity has a special place in the study of human nature, as self-concerns are arguably at the center of individuals" striving for well-being and for making sense of one"s life. Life goals develop and are influenced by one"s view of what one is like, the way one would ideally like to be (or would like to avoid being), as well as one"s perceptions of what is feasible. Furthermore, conceptions of self and the world affect how one"s progress towards these goals is monitored, evaluated, redirected, re-evaluated, and pursued again. Thus, the “self” as a construct has far-reaching implications for behavior, self-esteem, motivation, experience of emotions and the world more broadly, and hence for interpersonal relationships, society, and culture.