Honors College Theses
Publication Date
11-2-2022
Major
Psychology (B.S.)
Release Option
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
