Adolescent Self-Regulation Predicted by Self-Concept Clarity

• In Event: 28.056 - Critical Issues in Social-Emotional Development and Well-Being of Adolescents

Abstract

Self-regulation is influenced by external and internal factors, but the internal ones are described mainly in a few theoretical accounts and hardly supported by empirical results. The aim of current research was to examine the role of an internal factor – self-concept clarity – in predicting self-regulation. The Estonian Self-Concept Clarity Scale (Matto, & Realo, 2001) and the Adolescent Self-Regulatory Inventory (Moilanen, 2007) were used as part of an online survey. Altogether 648 high school students participated. Results of linear regression showed that 22 % of self-regulation variability is explained through self-concept clarity. The study provides initial evidence on the importance of internal factors in understanding adolescent self-regulation. Understanding different predictors is important to better support the development of self-regulation.

Authors

• Triin Peitel, University of Tartu

• Margus Pedaste, University of Tartu

• Äli Leijen, University of Tartu