Do adolescents’ self-concepts moderate the relationship between STEM stereotypes and motivation?
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DOI: 10.1007/s11218-019-09515-4
Abstract: Professionals in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) are often stereotyped as geniuses and nerds (e.g., socially awkward). These stereotypes may demotivate some individuals from pursuing or remaining in STEM. However, these beliefs may enhance… read more here.
Keywords: motivation; trait based; self concepts; stem ... See more keywords
Both Selfishness and Selflessness Start with the Self: How Wealth Shapes Responses to Charitable Appeals
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jesp.2016.11.009
Abstract: Abstract Wealth is associated with differences in people's self-concepts. We propose that these self-concepts should define the types of appeals that are most effective at motivating generosity. Across three field studies, we randomly assigned participants… read more here.
Keywords: selfishness selflessness; self wealth; wealth; start self ... See more keywords
Tracks as frames of reference for academic self-concept.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jsp.2018.12.006
Abstract: This study compared the development of academic self-concepts between different educational programs. A longitudinal cohort study in Flanders (3205 students in 46 schools) was used to compare students' academic self-concepts during the first three years… read more here.
Keywords: tracks frames; self; self concept; self concepts ... See more keywords
Young Children's Self-Concepts Include Representations of Abstract Traits and the Global Self.
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DOI: 10.1111/cdev.12925
Abstract: There is debate about the abstractness of young children's self-concepts-specifically, whether they include representations of (a) general traits and abilities and (b) the global self. Four studies (N = 176 children aged 4-7) suggested these representations are… read more here.
Keywords: global self; include representations; self; young children ... See more keywords
Gendered Self-Concepts and Drinking Behavior in a National Sample of Emerging Adults
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DOI: 10.1177/1557085115614391
Abstract: Despite evidence that males drink more than females, there is much to be learned about gendered explanations for sex differences in alcohol use. We use the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent to Adult Health data… read more here.
Keywords: emerging adults; sample emerging; gendered self; drinking behavior ... See more keywords
Exploring Academic Self-Concepts Depending on Acculturation Profile. Investigation of a Possible Factor for Immigrant Students’ School Success
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DOI: 10.3390/educsci11080432
Abstract: Academic achievement and academic self-concepts are reciprocally related; hence, investigating academic self-concepts should offer a potential approach for gaining a better understanding of immigrant students’ (lack of) school success. Proposing that immigrant students’ acculturation orientations… read more here.
Keywords: self concepts; academic self; acculturation profile; immigrant students ... See more keywords