Some Demographic Profiling of the Adolescent's Self-Concept in Ibadan

Abstract

This study measured some demographic differences in adolescent's self-concept. The result indicated that there is no significant difference in the way boys and girls perceived themselves. The possible explanation for this result could be due to the fact that in the last few decades the social expectations of women have changed to a large extent. Women's choice of career and social relations are diversified. The distinctions between jobs for men and jobs for women are becoming hazier. Thus, this change in attitude about the role of women and the possible acceptance of the dignity of womanhood are likely to make women perceive themselves more positively. From the findings of the study, it was concluded that Nigerian adolescents generally perceived themselves positively; there was no difference in perception either as a result of sex, age or socio-economic status.



Nigerian Journal of Clinical and Counselling Psychology Vol.8(2) 2002: 147-166