B.A.B.E.S. implementation and its relationship to locus of control and self-concept

Author(s)

Dana M. Collins, Rowan University

Date Approved

5-12-2003

Embargo Period

5-2-2016

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

M.A. in School Psychology

Department

Educational Services and Leadership

College

College of Education

Advisor

Klanderman, John

Subject(s)

Locus of control; Second grade (Education); Self-perception in children

Disciplines

Educational Psychology

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between the administration of the B.A.B.E.S. Program and locus of control as well as awareness of self-concept of 2^nd grade students. A total of 161 students were given pre- and post-tests composed of questions geared to understand each child's locus of control and awareness of self-concept before and after the implementation of the B.A.B.E.S. Program. A paired-samples t-test was administered to determine the correlation between the pre-test scores and the post-test scores. Analysis determined that the administration of the B.A.B.E.S. Program did not internalize locus of control nor did it increase children's awareness of self-concept. Implications for further research and possible reasons for he outcome of the study are discussed.

Recommended Citation

Collins, Dana M., "B.A.B.E.S. implementation and its relationship to locus of control and self-concept" (2003). Theses and Dissertations. 1274.
https://rdw.rowan.edu/etd/1274