Self-Perception Profile for Children [SPPC-III-55]

Description

The Self-Perception Profile for Children III (SPPC-III-55) is an adaptation of Susan Harter’s instrument designed to assess self-perception and self-esteem in children and adolescents. This version consists of 55 items and examines multiple dimensions of how young individuals perceive themselves.

Purpose

The main purpose of the SPPC-III-55 is to provide an overall and multidimensional profile of self-perception, identifying areas in which a child or adolescent feels more or less competent and positive about themselves. The scale can contribute to the study of self-esteem, psychosocial adjustment, and the development of personal identity.

Scoring

Participants first select which of two contrasting descriptions best represents them and then indicate how strongly that description applies to them. Responses are scored on a 4-point scale, with higher scores reflecting a more positive self-perception in the corresponding domain.

Psychometric Properties

For the SPPC-III-55 version, satisfactory levels of internal consistency have been reported, with Cronbach’s alpha values ranging from 0.72 to 0.84. Factor analysis has also supported a ten-factor structure.

Applications

The SPPC-III-55 can be used in educational, developmental, and school psychology, as well as in research examining self-esteem, social adjustment, school functioning, and psychological well-being in children and adolescents.

References

Harter, S. (1985). Manual for the Self-Perception Profile for Children. University of Denver.

Harter, S. (2012). Self-Perception Profile for Children: Manual and Questionnaires. University of Denver.

Makri-Botsari, E. Adaptation and psychometric evaluation of the Self-Perception Profile for Children for Greek-speaking student populations.