Document Type
Conference Item
Publication Date
5-1-2012
Abstract
School experiences, family bonding and self-concept had always been a crucial factor in influencing all aspects of a student’s development. The purpose of this study is to develop and to validate a priori model of self-concept among students. The study was tested empirically using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) to validate the structural model. To address these concerns, 1167 students were randomly selected and utilized the Cognitive Psycho-Social University of Malaya instrument (2009).Resulted demonstrated there is indirect effect from family bonding to self-concept through school experiences among secondary school students as a mediator. Besides school experiences, there is a direct effect from family bonding to self-concept and family bonding to school experiences among students.
Keywords
Confirmatory Factor Analysis, self-concept, family bonding, and school experience
Divisions
Education
Event Title
World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology
Event Location
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Event Dates
13-14 May 2012
Event Type
conference