Prediction of Self-Concept by Trait Anxiety and Basic Values in Childhood Period

Abstract

The aim of this study is to examine the contributions of self-transcendence, conservatives, enhancement, openness to change anxiety predicting the self-concept of individuals in middle childhood. The data of this research were collected from 4th and 5th grade students in middle childhood. A total of 218 students, 108 (49.5 %) female and 110 (50.5 %) male, of the participants of the study. Demographic information form, Pier-Harris Self-Concept Scale, Trait Anxiety Scale and Portrait Values Scale were applied to the participants. The obtained data were tested with hierarchical regression analysis. As a result of the analysis of the data, trait anxiety significantly predicted the unhappiness, anxiety, maladaptive, intellect and love-popularity sub-dimensions of the self-concept. Basic values significantly predicted some sub-dimensions of self-concept. As a result of testing the scores they got in the sub-dimensions of self-concept between boys and girls, while girls scored high in the physical, intellect and popularity sub-dimensions of self-concept, boys got higher scores only in the maladaptive sub-dimension. The results are discussed in the context of trait anxiety and basic values literature.