Faculty Publications
Role Models In Self-Esteem Of College Women
Document Type
Article
Journal/Book/Conference Title
Psychological Reports
Volume
90
Issue
2
First Page
659
Last Page
664
Abstract
This study examined the relationship between self-esteem and the existence of role models among a sample of 36 female college students. Participants completed a questionnaire which included demographic questions, the Self-esteem Inventory, and questions concerning use of childhood and contemporary role models. Independent t-test results indicated that participants who reported having current role models had higher self-esteem scores than participants who did not, suggesting that role models may contribute to higher self-esteem in college-age women. No significant differences in self-esteem were by sex of the role model.
Department
School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services
Original Publication Date
1-1-2002
DOI of published version
10.2466/pr0.2002.90.2.659
Recommended Citation
Mack, Mick G.; Schultz, Allison M.; and Araki, Kaori, "Role Models In Self-Esteem Of College Women" (2002). Faculty Publications. 3463.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/facpub/3463
