The adolescent's self-concept, its relationship with family communication and school violence.

Abstract

The aim of the study was to analyze the differences between adolescents with low, medium and high self-concept, with respect to family and school variables. The sample consisted of 1,681 adolescents aged 12 to 17 years from Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco. The results indicate that adolescents with high self-concept excel in their media in open communication with the mother and father, compared to adolescents with low and medium self-concept; on the other hand, adolescents with low self-concept showed higher means in offensive communication with the mother and father, in direct and indirect manifest aggression, compared to adolescents with medium and high selfconcept. The regression analysis of the study variables predicts self-concept.