Enhancing Self-Esteem by the Use of Behavior Modification Techniques.

Gurney, Peter W.

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Publication Date: 1987

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Enhancing Self-Esteem by the Use of Behavior Modification Techniques.

Gurney, Peter W.

Contemporary Educational Psychology, v12 n1 p30-41 Jan 1987

This study examined the effect of increasing the frequency of positive self-referent verbal statements upon both overt and reported self-esteem in children with adjustment problems. Subjects were boys in special schools. Results showed a significant difference in overt self-esteem, but not in other dependent variables. (LMO)

Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Elementary Education, Males, Personality Traits, Positive Reinforcement, Pretests Posttests, Self Esteem, Special Schools, Verbal Stimuli

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Coopersmith Self Esteem Inventory

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