Hierarchical classification and the integration of self-structure in late adolescence.
A number of empirical studies have demonstrated that one's self-concept is multi-dimensional in nature, varies according to social context, and shows increased differentiation throughout adolescence. There has been relatively less work, however, examining the integration of multi-dimensional social selves. Rosenberg and Gara's (1985) model of the multidimensional self (a model that utilizes a statistical procedure called "hierarchical classification" or HICLAS) was employed to investigate the integration of social selves during late adolescence. First- and fourth-year college students (n=128) completed a computer program designed to collect data required to construct HICLAS "self-structures". The findings indicated that the social selves of fourth-year college students were more related conceptually and were more differentiated than the social selves of first-year students. The differences between first- and fourth-year students suggested that hierarchical classification procedures could be used to address developmental hypotheses.
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- Social Adjustment
- Self Concept
- Psychology, Adolescent
- Personality Inventory
- Personality Development
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- Humans
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- Developmental & Child Psychology
- Analysis of Variance
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Published In
DOI
ISSN
Publication Date
Volume
Issue
Start / End Page
Location
Related Subject Headings
- Social Adjustment
- Self Concept
- Psychology, Adolescent
- Personality Inventory
- Personality Development
- Male
- Humans
- Female
- Developmental & Child Psychology
- Analysis of Variance