Comparative Research of Self-Concept Characteristics in Students of Different Fields in Roodsar Payame- Nore University

摘要

Background:The aim of this research is survey about self-concept characteristics in a student sample. For this reason, 214 students in different fields of Payam Nour University in Roodsar center have been surveyed by accidental sampling order. Research tools were Rogers self-concept questionnaire, general health questionnaire (GHQ-28) and Hermens development motivation questionnaire. Objective:For data and information analyzing, one used regression, variance analysis and t-test statistical method.Results showed that variances of educational field, gender, mental health and development motivation, all had effect on students self-concept, but the amount of effect of mental health and development motivation on student`s self-concept were more than other variances and this effect was meaningful on self-concept. (Mental health t= 3/212, p= 0/002). And (development motivation t= -10/430, p=0/000). In comparison of students self-concept in different fields, there was not a meaningful difference between Fields` average (p=0/080, F= 1/605). Results: Although, there was not a meaningful difference between self-concept in students of basic Fields and humanities (d F = 188, t= -0/774, p= 0/440) and in comparison of self-concept between girl and boy students, there were no meaningful differences. And the last result shows that, students who have positive self-concept have more development motivation and better mental health. (d F= 212, t= -20/90, P= 0/000) and (d F= 172/98, t= 16/01, P= 0/000). Conclusion: By regarding results, it is necessary to pay more attention, mental problems in students and factors that affect their self-concept in university environment and it is better to do psychological evaluation and give consulting services for increment of level of psyche health and self-concept strength of students.