Objective:To examine the correlation between self-concept and behavior disorder of secondary school students. Methods: Using the Piers-Harris Children's Self-concept Scale (PHCSS) and the Achenbach cllildren Behavior checklist(CBCL,used by parents),a sample of 362 secondary school students at an average age of 15.1 were tested. Results: Analysis by SPSS showed significant positive correlation between self-concept and social abilities (p<0.01). By contrast, significant negative correlations were found between self-concept and various measures of behavior disorders. Students with different levels of self-concept demonstrated different degrees of behavior disorder.Conclusion: Behavior disorders of secondary school students were influenced by their self-concept,as well as other significant factors including intelligence, school,anxiety,gregariousness and satisfaction.
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