Academic Self-Concept : Formation, Development, and Long-Term Outcomes

This thesis investigates academic self-concept, defined as students’ perceptions of their academic ability. Academic self-concept is an important construct in educational psychology, both as an outcome of students’ academic experiences and as a predictor of later educational and life outcomes. Although previous research has shown that academic self-concept is related to achievement, motivation, educational choices, and attainment, questions remain regarding how it is formed, how it develops duri