In two independent studies, objective measures of self-concept and self-esteem were assessed relative to the primary indicators of self-esteem or self-concept in human figure drawings, size, area, etc. Results showed that when groups were differentiated significantly on either self-concept or self-esteem, the size of the figure drawn was not…

This document reports on a study of the self-concept of students enrolled in a continuation high school. A random sample of 40 students was selected from a school of 190 students. All were administered the Piers-Harris Children's Self Concept Scale to determine their feelings about themselves, and an author-prepared questionnaire to determine…

This study was designed to provide insight regarding the psychological repercussions for students who repeatedly fail the Georgia Basic Skills Test (GBST), but are not identified as educationally handicapped. This criterion referenced test is designed to assess competency on designated minimum skills. A random sample of tenth graders were…