Friday 9 March 2012

Self-concept Maturation


     "There are three aspects to the development of self-concept, which refer to the extent to which a person identifies him or herself as 
     • an autonomous individual, 
     • an integral part of humanity or society, or 
     an integral part of the unity of all things as one independent whole, such as the universe. 

     Each aspect of self-concept corresponds to one of three character dimensions
     self-directedness, 
     co-operativeness and 
     self-transcendence, respectively. 

     ... the well-balanced maturation of (these) character traits appears to be essential for the development of intrinsic academic motivation in medical students."

     Tanaka M. et al. Personality traits associated with intrinsic academic motivation in medical students. Med Ed 2009; 43(4): 384-7.


Andre Gallant   http://www.andregallant.com/

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