The Development of Self-concept of Migrant Children and Its Relationship with Mental Health

Abstract

Abstract: To explore the development of self-concept of migrant children aged from 9- to 15-years old and its relationship with mental health. 644 migrant children from 4 schools and 441 city normal children randomly selected from Beijing area were invited to participate in the investigation. They were assessed with Song-Hattie self-concept inventory and mental health inventory for children to evaluate their self-concept and mental health. In general, the self-concept of migrant children tended to descend from 9 years old to 15 years old, and the self-concept of migrant children was lower than that of normal children. There were significant positive correlations between self-concept and mental health of migrant children. The findings of this study suggest that the self-concept of migrant children should be greatly concerned in the practical education.

Key words: migrant children, self-concept, mental health, development.

摘要： 探讨9-15岁流动儿童自我概念的发展及其与心理健康的关系。选取北京市4所打工子弟学校9-15岁流动儿童644名,9-15岁城市普通儿童441名。采用Song-Hattie自我概念量表和心理健康量表（青少年版）分别评估自我概念和心理健康状况。结果发现：（1）流动儿童自我概念自9岁至15岁总体上均呈现下降趋势;（2）流动儿童的自我概念水平显著低于同龄城市普通儿童,但总体发展趋势与普通儿童相似;（3）流动儿童自我概念与心理健康之间存在正相关关系,自我概念各因子对心理健康有很好的预测作用。

关键词: 流动儿童, 自我概念, 心理健康, 发展。

Li Xiaoyan, Zhang Xingli, Shi Jiannong. The Development of Self-concept of Migrant Children and Its Relationship with Mental Health[J]. Studies of Psychology and Behavior, 2016, 14(1): 114-119.

李晓燕张兴利，施建农. 流动儿童自我概念的发展及其与心理健康的关系^*[J]. 心理与行为研究, 2016, 14(1): 114-119.

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