Honors College Theses
Publication Date
11-2-2022
Major
Psychology (B.S.)
Document Type and Release Option
Thesis (open access)
Faculty Mentor
Nicolette, Rickert
Abstract
The purpose of the current study was to determine if there were variations in the self-perceptions of honors and non-honors collegiate students in areas of academic and non-academic self-concept. This research was important as it provides emphasis on an understudied population as well as gathers a deeper understanding of intricacies related to self-concept by incorporating comprehensive investigative measures. A sample of 236 students (72.6% female, 65.7% White, ages 18-51) took an online survey consisting of questions related to self-concept. By utilizing a series of two-tailed, independent samples t-tests we examined the differences between student self-perceptions of self-concept. Results indicated that honors students had statistically significantly higher academic self-concepts than non-honors students. Both groups of students scored similarly across social self-concepts, however, non-honors students had higher perceptions of their physical self-concepts. These findings will provide new insights into how honors enrollment impacts the formation of self-image.
Thesis Summary
The purpose of the current study was to determine if there were variations in the self-perceptions of honors and non-honors collegiate students in areas of academic and non-academic self-concept. This research was important as it provides emphasis on an understudied population as well as gathers a deeper understanding of intricacies related to self-concept by incorporating comprehensive investigative measures. A sample of 236 students (72.6% female, 65.7% White, ages 18-51) took an online survey consisting of questions related to self-concept. By utilizing a series of two-tailed, independent samples t-tests we examined the differences between student self-perceptions of self-concept. Results indicated that honors students had statistically significantly higher academic self-concepts than non-honors students. Both groups of students scored similarly across social self-concepts, however, non-honors students had higher perceptions of their physical self-concepts. These findings will provide new insights into how honors enrollment impacts the formation of self-image.
Recommended Citation
Bean, Beatrice M., "The Impact of Academic Development Structures on Self-Perception: Honors vs Non-Honors University Students" (2022). Honors College Theses. 789.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/honors-theses/789
