Adolescents' hero identification and self-perception. |
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| Authors: | M A Graham J Border G DeCaluwe J Foemmel K McGraw |
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| Institution: | Mount Mercy College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402, USA. melody@mmc.mtmercy.edu |
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| Abstract: | This study explored associations for having a hero with aspects of adolescents' self-concept for 168 high school students who completed Harter's Self-per ception Profile and questions about their heroes. Having a hero was related to having a stronger sense of social acceptance, romantic appeal, and athletic competence and a weaker sense of scholastic competence. |
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