Search for dissertations about: "academic self concept"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 28 swedish dissertations containing the words academic self concept.

  2. 1. Reading achievement : Its relation to home literacy, self-regulation, academic self-concept, and goal orientation in children and adolescents

    Author : Lena Swalander; Institutionen för psykologi; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Psychopedagogy; Psychology; Writing; Computers; Home literacy; Reading attitude; Goal orientation; Reading ability; Academic self-concept; Self-regulated learning; Pedagogisk psykologi; Psykologi;

    Abstract : The studies in this doctoral thesis investigated how home literacy, self regulation, academic self-concept, and goal orientation influence reading ability. Study 1 investigated the effect of family-based prerequisites, reading attitude, and self-regulated learning on reading ability. READ MORE

  4. 2. The answers you seek will never be found at home : Reflexivity, biographical narratives and lifestyle migration among highly-skilled Estonians

    Author : Maarja Saar; Adrienne Sörbom; Paavo Bergman; Michael Janoschka; Södertörns högskola; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; reflexivity; highly skilled migration; Eastern Europe; lifestyle migration; Östeuropa; reflexivitet; migration; Politics; Economy and the Organization of Society; Politik; ekonomi och samhällets organisering; Östersjö- och Östeuropaforskning; Baltic and East European studies;

    Abstract : Det övergripande syftet med denna avhandling är att undersöka förhållandet mellan migration, reflexivitet och social klass. I fokus för den empiriska analysen står högt kvalificerade estniska emigranter. Reflexivitet har hittills inte varit ett viktigt begrepp i migrationsstudier. READ MORE

  5. 3. Analyzing self-report data : assessing basic psychological needs in education and at work

    Author : Sofie Holmquist; Bert Jonsson; Miguel Inzunza; Mehdi Ghazinour; Jan-Eric Gustafsson; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Validity; Self-Determination theory; Psychometric analysis; Test adaption; Measurement;

    Abstract : The overall aims of this thesis were 1) to investigate how to measure and model basic psychological needs in higher education and work contexts, specifically in Swedish-speaking populations, and 2) to analyze the psychometric properties of basic psychological needs self-report instruments.The thesis consists of four studies and a summary. READ MORE

  6. 4. CLEFT LIP AND PALATE IN ADOLESCENCE IDENTIFYING VARIABLES RELATING TO PSYCHOSOCIAL CONCERNS

    Author : Martin Persson; Malmö Institutionen för kliniska vetenskaper; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; self-concept; introversion; Surgery; orthopaedics; traumatology; traumatologi; ortopedi; Kirurgi; Psychiatry; psychosocial; cleft lip palate; clinical psychology; psychosomatics; Psykiatri; klinisk psykologi; psykosomatik; Public health; epidemiology; Folkhälsa; Psykologi; Psychology; epidemiologi; psychology; academic achievement; muscle strength; intellectual capacity; weight; statue;

    Abstract : In study I, 55 adolescents with cleft lip and palate and 31 adolescents without cleft filled out two questionnaires: the Tennessee Self-Concept Scale to assess self-concept, and the Eysenck Personality Questionnaire Inventory to assess the degree of introversion. In studies II & III, data regarding physical characteristic and general intellectual capacity were obtained from the Swedish National Service Enrolment Register for the years 1991-97. READ MORE

  7. 5. Social Climate and the Student in the Learning Environment : Advances in Assessment, Observation, and Coaching

    Author : Carina Wikman; Mara Westling Allodi; Laura Ferrer-Wreder; Snyder Patricia; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : classroom climate; social climate; social-emotional learning; whole child approach; self-concept; prosocial behaviors; well-being; academic achievement; intervention; Practice-Based Coaching; elementary school; specialpedagogik; Special Education;

    Abstract : Relationships and what is taking place socio-emotionally in the classroom may support or hinder students´ learning and development. All students benefit from a positive, supportive classroom climate, especially children with special educational needs. READ MORE