Field dependence-independence and self-esteem in pre-adolescent children.

The field independence-dependence and self-esteem of 200 pre-adolescent boys and girls were studied using the Portable Rod-and-frame Test and the Coopersmith Self-esteem Inventory. Analysis of variance indicated that field-independent children had significantly higher self-esteem than middle-range and field-dependent individuals. A small significant correlation between field independence and high self-esteem obtained (-.24) but only for boys.