The conclusion of the above report is immediately below. The full report can be downloaded from the bottom of this page. The report includes a one page instrument for measuring self-concept, as well as lists of other measurement tools and resources.
CONCLUSION
Because negative self-concept in adolescence has been associated with various maladaptive behavioral
and emotional problems, it is important to address signs of negative self-concept in
youth. This brief emphasizes the importance of assessing the various domains that make up an
adolescent’s self-concept. Furthermore, by determining the specific causes of a negative selfconcept,
program directors and staff can use a variety of techniques to help adolescents combat
any negative views that they may hold about themselves. By intervening to improve adolescents’
self-concepts, out-of-school time programs hold the potential to influence the social, academic,
and behavioral adjustment of adolescents at a critical time in their development.
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