Communication ‐‐ Its effect on the self‐concept of children. A South African perspective
- 1 January 1995
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Early Child Development and Care
- Vol. 105 (1) , 69-76
- https://doi.org/10.1080/0300443951050108
Abstract
The investigators aimed to replicate Altmann & Firnesz's #op1973#cp, and Calsyn et a#sh's #op1980#cp findings of children's self‐esteem being increased by improved communication skills. Using a 2x2 nonequivalent control group design, fourth and fifth grade or standard students were asked to complete instruments on self‐esteem and communication skills. Later classes from two schools received the treatment and classes from the third school served as the control group. A simple analysis of variance and mean and standard deviation scores demonstrated an increase between children's communication skills and enhanced curriculum. These findings support the previous studies. Research on the effectiveness of this type of curriculum on the self‐esteem of students has not been as positive. Recommendations for future research are made.Keywords
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