Abstract

This study examined the influence of family cohesion, family adaptability, self-image, and locus-of-control on two measures of academic achievement among male and female adolescents. Using a self-administered questionnaire, data were gathered from a convenient sample of 230 students from five high schools in San Bernardino County in southern California. The survey included the Offer Self-image Questionnaire, Family Adaptability and Cohesion Evaluation Scale III, the Nowick-Strickland Locus-of-Control Scale, academic achievement measures, and demographic measures that assessed individual and family characteristics. Family cohesion, family adaptability, self-image, and locus-of-control were significant predictors of both measures of academic achievement. Also, family cohesion and family adaptability were weightier predictors of GPA more so than self-image and locus-of-control suggesting the importance of family to academic achievement among adolescents. Implications for theory, practice, and research are discussed.

LLU Discipline

Marital and Family Therapy

Department

Marital and Family Therapy

School

Graduate School

First Advisor

Curtis A. Fox

Second Advisor

Ronald G. Huston

Third Advisor

Cheryl Simpson

Fourth Advisor

Colwick Wilson

Degree Name

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Degree Level

Ph.D.

Year Degree Awarded

2004

Date (Title Page)

6-2004

Language

English

Library of Congress/MESH Subject Headings

Academic achievement; Adolescence; Adolescent psychology; Self-perception; Families; Interpersonal communication; Adaptability (Psychology) in Children

Type

Dissertation

Page Count

xi; 130

Digital Format

PDF

Digital Publisher

Loma Linda University Libraries

Usage Rights

This title appears here courtesy of the author, who has granted Loma Linda University a limited, non-exclusive right to make this publication available to the public. The author retains all other copyrights.

Collection

Loma Linda University Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Collection Website

http://scholarsrepository.llu.edu/etd/

Repository

Loma Linda University. Del E. Webb Memorial Library. University Archives

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