A Semantic Analysis of Over- and Underachievers

Author

Robert J. Stout, Fort Hays Kansas State College

Department

Psychology

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Abstract

An investigation was conducted to determine the relationship between contrasting levels of reading achievement and three psychodynamic factors, identification with parents, relationship with peers, and the value of reading and good grades. Selection of the Ss was made by statistical methods utilizing data obtained from school records. The device for testing the hypotheses was a form of the semantic differential administered to the Ss in their homes. The findings indicate no relationship between levels of reading achievement and parental identification, relationship with peers, or reading and good grades except in one instance in which overachieving males valued reading significantly different than underachieving males. Further research regarding identification, its nature, its measurement, and its relation to reading achievement is recommended.

Keywords

Psychology, Analysis, Research, Psychodynamic psychotherapy--Examinations. Questions. etc., Students, Primary education

Advisor

Dr. Joseph B. Ray

Date of Award

Summer 1959

Document Type

Thesis - campus only access

DOI

10.58809/ATCV9278

Recommended Citation

Stout, Robert J., "A Semantic Analysis of Over- and Underachievers" (1959). Master's Theses. 660.
DOI: 10.58809/ATCV9278
Available at: https://scholars.fhsu.edu/theses/660

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