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Autor/in | Fenzel, L. Mickey |
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Titel | A Prospective Study of the Relationships among Role Strain, Self-Esteem, Competence, and Social Support in Early Adolescence. |
Quelle | (1991), (38 Seiten)
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Sprache | englisch |
Dokumenttyp | gedruckt; online; Monographie |
Schlagwörter | Coping; Daily Living Skills; Elementary School Students; Grade 5; Intermediate Grades; Interpersonal Competence; Locus of Control; Middle Schools; Self Esteem; Social Support Groups; Stress Variables; Student Role |
Abstract | This study examined two models of stress in early adolescence during the transition from elementary to middle school. One model suggested that role strain would predict self-esteem, with perceived competence and social support serving as moderators of strain. The second model predicted that self-esteem, perceived competence, and social support would predict school-related strain. The Middle School Transition Study Questionnaire (MSTSQ) was administered to 116 students at three points in time: the spring term of fifth grade, 3 weeks before the end of the school year; and 3 weeks after the beginning of middle school; and again 5 months later. The MSTSQ is composed of instruments that measure students' perceptions of school-related strains, competence, social support, and self-esteem. Results provided support for both models, suggesting a reciprocal process of influence. Social competence played a moderating role in both models. This result suggests that personal coping resources affect adolescent well-being more than social support does. No gender differences were found. A 56-item reference list is included. (BC) |
Erfasst von | ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC |