Identity, self concept and students' aspirations and behaviour

Maras, Pamela F., Gudaityte, Arune and Potterton, Amy (2009) Identity, self concept and students' aspirations and behaviour. TMC Academic Journal, 4 (1). pp. 59-61. ISSN 1793-6020

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Abstract

In the paper we briefly outline a research programme that explores the complex relationship between social identification, academic self concept, attributional style, behaviour, learning and attitudes toward higher education. Findings have repeatedly shown that young people’s attitudes toward higher education, learning and behaviour are influenced by developmental changes (especially at the ages 15-16 years) as well as group and individual factors. Adolescents with Social Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (SEBDs) were found to have significantly higher negative attributional style than their peers without SEBDs and this has been shown to be related to social identification with peers, family and school and academic self-concept. Implications of findings for future research and educational interventions are outlined

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