Self-Determination As a Source of Self-Esteem in Adolescence.

Owens, Timothy J.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ528281

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Publication Date: 1996

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Self-Determination As a Source of Self-Esteem in Adolescence.

Owens, Timothy J.; And Others

Social Forces, v74 n4 p1377-1404 Jun 1996

Analysis of 5 waves of panel data on over 2,000 males from 10th grade to 5 years after high school found that self-esteem was quite stable over time and was related to shared decision making in the family and intrinsic motivation in school. Findings were mixed with respect to the work sphere. Contains 131 references. (SV)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Longitudinal Studies, Males, Parent Child Relationship, Personal Autonomy, Self Determination, Self Esteem, Self Motivation, Student Motivation, Work Environment, Young Adults

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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