Die psigososiale ontwikkeling van graad 8-seuns volgens Erikson se psigososiale ontwikkelingsmodel

[摘要] ENGLISH ABSTRACT:The primary goal with this research project was to investigate thepsychosocial development of a group grade 8 boys before adolescence interms of the four developmental crisis according to Eriksson's' theory.The study proceeded through two phases. A questionnaire investigationwith a larger study group (N=221) was done in phase 1, and this(quantitative) data was analysed. Phase 2 comprised a furtherinvestigation, which took place 2 years later. Based on the results of thequestionnaire investigation, a small group (N=ll) experiencing apotencial low self-consciousness was identified and focus group interviewswere conducted with them. The researcher made the assumption thatindividuals' experiences of the first four stages of Erikson's psychosocialdevelopmental model form the basis for later identity development duringadolescence, as well as continuing personality development.Current research indicates that the total scale and two of the sub-scales('Industry vs Inferiority' and 'Autonomy vs Shame') show sufficientreliability (Alpha-coefficients are greater than 0.70). The distributions ofthe sub-scales were in all cases skew to the left, which indicate that mostof the scores for each sub-scale are closer to the maximum value thanthe minimum value. A negative measure of skewness is reported. All thesub-scales relate significantly to each other (p < 0.01). Therefore, onecan conclude with relative certainty that this scale is valid. Age does notcorrelate significantly with any of the sub-scales (p > 0.05 in all cases),but a significant correlation was not expected given the small agevariance.From the qualitative responses of phase 2 it appeared that the presentlevel of expectations, which learners experience, is not appropriate. Theywould benefit from more positive feedback on their successes. Theresponses reflect that feedback is not always constructive, nor given in apositive, non-judgemental spirit.

[发布机构] Stellenbosch University