Do I Matter? Construct Validation of Adolescents' Perceived Mattering to Parents and Friends.

Marshall, Sheila K.

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ERIC Number: EJ636761

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2001

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Do I Matter? Construct Validation of Adolescents' Perceived Mattering to Parents and Friends.

Marshall, Sheila K.

Journal of Adolescence, v24 n4 p473-90 Aug 2001

This project employed Loevinger's (1957) three-component model for construct validation to examine the construct validity of perceived mattering to mothers, fathers, and friends. Findings provide support for theoretical inferences about the characteristics of perceived mattering. (BF)

Descriptors: Adolescent Attitudes, Adolescents, Attitude Measures, Construct Validity, Interpersonal Competence, Parent Child Relationship, Peer Relationship, Perception, Personality Traits, Self Concept, Social Cognition

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Language: English

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