Self Perception

The second book in a new seies, Self Perception brings together contemporary perspectives on individual differences in psychology. Drawing upon an international field of established and new researchers, the series presents both theoretical and applied work looking at individual difference in human performance. The re-appraisal of self perception is considered as part of the development of new thinking in the theory of self-reference. This includes models of self from the United States and the United Kingdom. The book goes on to explore recent research from around the globe. Not only are studies from Australia, Norway, and the United States examined but research from Greece and Kuwait is also explored. Varied topics are covered, including the effects of gender, self-esteem, and pupil self-perception in the academic context. Set within the framework of a conceptual synthesis of the research, the book offers a contemporary review of current thinking in the field. The contributors provide recent, relevant, and alternative perspectives for psychologists and applied scientists.

Table of Contents:
Self-perception Issues On the Importance of Importance Ratings in Understanding Adolescents' Self-Esteem: Beyond Statistical Parsimony by Susan Harter and Nancy R. Whitesell Aspects of Self as Learner: Perception, Concept, and Esteem by Stephen Rayner Shyness, Self-Perception, and Reticence by W. Ray Crozier Self-Perception in Context: Towards a Model of Individual Differences in School Performance by Richard Riding Self-Perception of Team-Roles: Some Implications for Business and Management by Eugene Sadler-Smith Transition Across Educational Phases and the Impact upon Pupil Academic Self-Concept by Andrew Margerison Part II: Studies of Self-Perception Individual Differences in Verbal and Math Self-Perceptions: One Factor, Two Factors, or Does it Depend on the Construct? by Herbert W. Marsh, Andrew J. Martin, and Raymond Debus Self-Esteem and Self-Perceptions in the Classroom: Valuing Circle Time? by Stephn Rayner and Usha Devi Causal Links between Academic Intrinsic Motivation, Self-Esteem and Unconditional Acceptance by Teachers in High School Students by Evi Makri-Botsari Achievement and Self-Concept in Mathematics and Verbal Arts: A Study of Relations by Einar M. Skaalvik and Harald Valas Self-Beliefs and School Success: Self-Efficacy, Self-Concept, and School Achievement by Frank Pajares and Dale H. Schunk The Effect of Home Background, Gender, Cognitive Style, and Self-Perception on School Performance by Richard Riding and Jamal Al-Hajji

About the Author :
RICHARD RIDING is Reader in Educational Psychology and Director of the Assessment Research Unit in the School of Education at The University of Birmingham. STEPHEN RAYNER teaches at the School of Education at The University of Birmingham, UK.