Family Conflict and Children's Self-Concepts: A Comparison of Intact and Single-Parent Families

Abstract

Data were collected from a sample of289 third, sixth, and eighth grade children concerning self-concept, family structure, and family conflict. Using the Piers-Harris Children's Self-Concept Scale to measure self-concept, and self-reports for family structure and family conflict, no significant differences in self-concept scores of children from intact, single-parent, reconstituted, or other types offamilies were found. Self-concept scores were significantly lower for children who reported higher levels of ,family conflict.