Adolescent Self-Concept, Ability Grouping, and Social Comparisons: Reexamining Academic Track Differences in High School.

Byrne, Barbara M.

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Publication Date: 1988

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Adolescent Self-Concept, Ability Grouping, and Social Comparisons: Reexamining Academic Track Differences in High School.

Byrne, Barbara M.

Youth and Society, v20 n1 p46-67 Sep 1988

Examines latent mean differences in the results of a number of self-concept measures of low and high track suburban Canadian high school students. Suggests that low track students may compensate for their negative academic experiences by emphasizing social popularity. (FMW)

Descriptors: Ability Grouping, Academic Ability, High Achievement, High School Students, Identification (Psychology), Low Achievement, Research Problems, Secondary Education, Self Concept, Self Concept Measures, Self Esteem, Social Status, Suburban Schools

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Identifiers - Location: Canada (Ottawa)

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