Adolescents' hero identification and self-perception

Authors
Graham, MA Border, J DeCaluwe, G Foemmel, J McGraw, K
Citation
Ma. Graham et al., Adolescents' hero identification and self-perception, PERC MOT SK, 93(1), 2001, pp. 71-72
Citations number
4
Categorie Soggetti
Psycology
Journal title
PERCEPTUAL AND MOTOR SKILLS
ISSN journal
00315125 → ACNP
Volume
93
Issue
1
Year of publication
2001
Pages
71 - 72
Database
ISI
SICI code
0031-5125(200108)93:1<71:AHIAS>2.0.ZU;2-O
Abstract
This study explored associations for having a hero with aspects of adolesce nts' self-concept for 168 high school students who completed Harter's Self- perception Profile and questions about their heroes. Having a hero was rela ted to having a stronger sense of social acceptance, romantic appeal, and a thletic, competence and a weaker sense of scholastic competence.