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McNelly, Frederick W., Jr. – 1972
This paper presents a review of the research related to the development of self concept in both "normal" and "abnormal" children. The problems and limitations of self concept research are discussed, followed by an analysis of self concept as related to: (1) the developmental factors in childhood (with specific references to the work of S.…
Descriptors: Anxiety, Aspiration, Children, Concept Formation

Heaven, Patrick; Searight, H. Russell; Chastain, Julie; Skitka, Linda J. – American Journal of Family Therapy, 1996
Focuses on the relationship between family climate and personality structure, as well as the relationship between family of origin and self-esteem. Results indicate that sociability was positively and moderately related to healthy family functioning. Life satisfaction and self-esteem were much more strongly associated with perceived family…
Descriptors: Adolescent Attitudes, Adolescent Behavior, Adolescents, Family Characteristics
Helson, Ravenna – 1967
In investigating patterns of family relationships conducive to creativity, several inventory-type personality tests and a questionnaire about family relationships and childhood interests were sent to 99 Mills College alumnae 5 years after their graduation and to the siblings of 51 of them. All had been tested, while seniors, for personality and…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adjustment (to Environment), Cognitive Tests, Creative Development
COX, SAMUEL H. – 1966
IT WAS HYPOTHESIZED THAT FOUR PRIMARY FACTORS SIGNIFICANTLY INTERACT TO AFFECT THE PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN. THESE FACTORS WERE (1) FAMILY BACKGROUND VARIABLES, (2) PARENTAL CHILD-REARING PRACTICE AND ATTITUDE VARIABLES, (3) CHILD PERSONALITY AND SELF-CONCEPT VARIABLES, AND (4) CHILD-PEER RELATIONSHIP VARIABLES. THE PURPOSE OF THIS…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Behavioral Science Research, Child Development, Child Rearing