The Predictive Validity of Subscales of An Academic Self-Concept Measure Administered Nine Semesters Prior To Acquisition of Criterion Data Reflecting School Achievement.

In a longitudinal investigation of 179 seventh graders, the current investigation covers a surviving sample of eleventh graders. Predictive validity coefficients of five Dimensions of Self-Concept (DOSC), Form S subscales were ascertained relative to total grade point average (GPA) and to GPA in several subjects during three enrollment periods. (Author/BS)