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The 'Dark Side'' of Self-Esteem: Examining the Relation Between Overly-Positive Self-Perceptions and Aggressive Behavior in Adolescents

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posted on 2003-12-04, 00:00 authored by Kit Brandon Hoffman
Overly positive self-perceptions have been generally associated with psychological health. Recent research has suggested, however, that these overly positive perceptions may also be associated with aggressive or violent behavior. The current study examined the relation between aggressive behavior and self-perceptions in an adolescent population (grades 7-12). We examined both cross-sectional and longitudinal relations, and looked at both change in individual differences and individual differences in change. We examined all longitudinal hypotheses bi-directionally. We used multi-dimensional measures of self-concept that are tailored specifically to assess domains relevant to adolescents.

History

Date Modified

2017-06-02

Defense Date

2003-09-08

Research Director(s)

David A. Cole

Committee Members

Bill Bruinsma Anre Venter Scott Maxwell David Smith

Degree

  • Doctor of Philosophy

Degree Level

  • Doctoral Dissertation

Language

  • English

Alternate Identifier

etd-12042003-114249

Publisher

University of Notre Dame

Program Name

  • Psychology

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