About the Measure
Domains | Perceptions of Self |
Key stages | Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3 |
Subscales | Scholastic competence; Social competence; Athletic competence; Physical appearance; Behavioural conduct; Global self-worth |
Description | A scale that gives an insight into how children evaluate themselves. |
Example | Some kids often forget what they learn BUT other kids can remember things easily |
Link | https://portfolio.du.edu/SusanHarter/page/44210 |
Psychometry | |
Implementation |
Implementation details
No. of items | 36 |
Format | Likert (adapted) |
Respondent | Self |
Scoring | Standardised |
Time | 0 |
Age | 6-12 |
Cost single purchase | Free |
Cost per child | Free |
Psychometric details
UK norms | No |
Cronbach's α | .71-.91 |
Test retest | Not reported |
Inter-rater reliability | Not reported |
EFA | 6-factor oblique |
CFA | Not reported |
Criterion validity | Not reported |
Construct validity | Not reported |
Concurrent validity | r= .60 between Scholastic subscale and Marsh's Total Academic subscale; r= .68 between Social competence subscale and Marsh's Peer relations subscale |
Predictive validity | Not reported |
Responsiveness | Not reported |
Floor/Ceiling | Not reported |
References | Harter, S. (2012). Manual for the Self Perception Profile for Children. Denver CO: University of Denver |