To Study the Affects of Self-Concept on Learning in Adolescents

Abstract

In the current study, the researcher has tried to examine the relationship between self-concept and learning in adolescents. Adolescents are in a critical period of development, making it important to understand how their self-concept influences their educational/learning experiences. The paper will analyse the effects of self-concept on academic motivation, performance, and self-esteem in adolescents. It will explore how school and culture i.e., the surrounding environment impacts self-concept and how this in turn affects the learning process for adolescents. Since the purpose of this research paper is to explore how self-concept affects learning in adolescents; a literature review of previous studies was conducted to summarize results and gain insight into the effects of self-concept on learning in adolescents. The research concluded that self-concept has been found to be significantly related to academic achievement. It was found that a positive self-concept is associated with higher academic achievement and improved learning outcomes, while a negative self-concept is associated with lower academic achievement and poorer learning outcomes. Additionally, it was found that the relationship between self-concept and learning is moderated by other factors such as gender, age, peers, parents and socioeconomic status. Therefore, it is important to understand the link between self-concept and learning in order to better support adolescents as they develop and learn.