Longitudinal invariance of measurement and structure of global self-concept: A population-based study examining trajectories among adolescents with and without chronic illness
Authors: Mark Ferro and Michael Boyle
Overview
Abstract (English)
The objectives of this study were to determine whether a measure of global self-concept demonstrated longitudinal measurement invariance between adolescents aged 10-19 years with and without chronic illness and to document differences in their global self-concept trajectories over time. METHODS: Data were obtained from the National Longitudinal Survey of Children and Youth (N = 10,064). Global self-concept was measured using a scale based on the Self-Determination Questionnaire. RESULTS: 16 percent of adolescents had chronic illness. There was evidence of partial longitudinal invariance in global self-concept between adolescents with and without chronic illness. Controlling for sociodemographic characteristics, adolescents with a chronic illness exhibited lower levels of global self-concept and more precipitous declines over time. CONCLUSIONS: The results from this study suggest that comparisons of global self-concept between adolescents with and without chronic illness are meaningful and, compared to healthy controls, adolescents with chronic illness are at risk for low global self-concept.
Abstract (French)
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Details
Type | Journal article |
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Author | Mark Ferro and Michael Boyle |
Publication Year | 2012 |
Title | Longitudinal invariance of measurement and structure of global self-concept: A population-based study examining trajectories among adolescents with and without chronic illness |
Volume | 38 |
Journal Name | Journal of Pediatric Psychology |
Number | 4 |
Pages | 425-437 |
Publication Language | English |
- Mark Ferro
- Mark Ferro and Michael Boyle
- Longitudinal invariance of measurement and structure of global self-concept: A population-based study examining trajectories among adolescents with and without chronic illness
- Journal of Pediatric Psychology
- 38
- 2012
- 4
- 425-437