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Self Perception Changes Among Sports
Camp Participants
Kishton, J.M., & Dixon, A.C.
Journal of Social Psychology, 135.2
(1995) 135-141
Purpose:
Assessment of participation by at-risk,
lower income children in a sports camp and
changes in self-concepts.
Sample:
74 children (42 male, 32 female), ages 10-16,
majority from lower income families, 92%
African American, participating in a 5-week
summer sports camp.
Methods/Instruments:
Self Perception Profile for Children (SPP)
given as pre- and post-tests, measures six
specific subareas: scholastic competence,
social acceptance, athletic competence,
physical appearance, behavioral conduct,
and global self-worth. Group leaders also
rated the subjects at the end of camp using
rating questions provided on the SPP.
Results:
- Females pre-test scores significantly
higher than males scores on social acceptance,
behavioral conduct and global self-worth.
- Females post-test scores higher than
males only on behavioral conduct scale.
- Females post-test scores significantly
lower than the pre-test scores on total
Self-Perception Profile and on subscales
of social acceptance, behavioral conduct
and global self-worth.
- Females rated higher in over ratings
and on all subscales by group leaders
at the end of camp.
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