Differences in Self-Concept Among High, Average, and Low Achieving High School Sophomores

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Although the literature on the relationship between self-esteem and achievement among high school students is complex and inconclusive, there is strong support for the view that self-esteem is highly correlated with achievement. Given this evidence, can the conclusion be drawn that, generally, low achievers tend to have low self-esteem? The present study was undertaken to examine the differences in the six self-concepts dimensions among 148 above average, average, and below average achieving sophomores in an urban high school. A multiple analysis of variance indicated significant differences on four of the six self-concept dimensions. Scheffé post hoc analysis indicated that students in the below average group differed significantly from their higher achieving peers. The average and above average students, however, did not differ significantly on any of the self-concept dimensions.