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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 HoffmanOverly 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.
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Date Modified
2017-06-02Defense Date
2003-09-08Research Director(s)
David A. ColeCommittee Members
Bill Bruinsma Anre Venter Scott Maxwell David SmithDegree
- Doctor of Philosophy
Degree Level
- Doctoral Dissertation
Language
- English
Alternate Identifier
etd-12042003-114249Publisher
University of Notre DameProgram Name
- Psychology
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