Relationship Between Evaluative Groups\u27 Perceptions of Children and Children\u27s Self-Reported Levels of Self-Concept

The significance of significant others\u27 (parents, peers and teachers) ratings on children\u27s self-reported levels of self-concept were investigated. Self-reported levels of self-concept were determined by administrating the Multidimensional Self Concept Scale (MSCS), while parent, peer, and teacher ratings of children were determined by the use of rating scales designed using selected MSCS items. Results indicated that all significant others\u27 ratings were positively correlated to children\u27s self-reported levels of self-concept. Peer ratings were the most predictive of self-reported level of self-concept, while teacher ratings were the second most predictive variable and parent ratings the least predictive variable. The findings are congruent with past self-concept research that stressed the importance of significant others\u27 perceptions on an individual\u27s reported level of self-concept