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ERIC Number: EJ396045
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1989
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Multidimensional Self-Concepts and Perceptions of Control: Construct Validation of Responses by Children.
Marsh, Herbert W.; Gouvernet, Paul J.
Journal of Educational Psychology, v81 n1 p57-69 Mar 1989
The construct validities of the Self Description Questionnaire I, the Perceived Social Competence Scale, and the Multidimensional Measure of Children's Perceptions of Control were assessed, using 508 seventh through ninth graders in Sydney (Australia). Factor analysis, multitrait-multimethod analyses, and patterns of correlations with additional criterion variables were used. (TJH)
Descriptors: Children, Construct Validity, Correlation, Discriminant Analysis, Factor Analysis, Foreign Countries, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Interpersonal Competence, Multitrait Multimethod Techniques, Secondary Education, Secondary School Students, Self Concept Measures, Self Control, Student Reaction, Test Validity
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Australia; Convergent Validation; Multidimensional Measure Child Perceptions Control; Perceived Social Competence Scale; Self Description Questionnaire