Temperament and Self-esteem of Children Aged 8～12

VernacularTitle:8～12岁学龄儿童气质及自尊水平研究
Author: Ying-chun ZHU ; Sen-yang LANG ; Jin LIU ; Jun YANG
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: school age, temperament, selfesteem, correlation
From: Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2006;12(3):201-202
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: ObjectiveTo study the level of temperament and self-esteem of children aged 8～12 in Beijing city,as well as their interaction and influenced factor.Methods203 school children aged 8～12 were assessed with Carey's temperament questionnaire(8～12:MCTQ) and The Self-Esteem Scale(SES).ResultsTemperament and self-esteem of school children aged 8～12 were associated with the parental behavior,especially with work style of their fathers.The rhythmicity was found to be negative correlated to the self-esteem scores,and the intensity of reaction was found to be positive correlated to the self-esteem scores.ConclusionParents' behavior and family environment were important to the temperament and self-esteem of school children.