Children with academic and behavioral difficulties have been found to report overly positive self-perceptions of performance in their areas of specific deficit. Researchers typically investigate self-perceptions in reference to both actual performance and ratings by teachers, peers, and parents. However, few studies have investigated whether or…

Students (n=457, ages 8-21) with learning disabilities or emotional handicap were assessed on self-perceptions and perceptions of home and classroom contexts. Students' achievement and adjustment were able to be predicted from the motivationally relevant variables of self-perception and perception-of-context. (Author/JDD)