Three of the articles were found to be High (Table 10). For example,
A20:
Problem solver: ”Important measurement difficulties remain
unresolved in self-concept research…This was shown by Barbara
Byrne who identified “a grave need for researchers to move beyond the
paper-and-pencil approach to self-report measurement” (p. 904) because
responses to self-concept questionnaires will be “influenced by a
cultural bias that ultimately leads to differential perceptions of
self” (p. 903).”
Utilitarianism /Functional: “Since investigations based on the
prevailing theoretical models of self-concept are almost exclusively
quantitative in nature, critical scrutiny of the theoretical foundations
of science self-concept research is needed.”
Two of the articles are Moderate. For example, A26:
Utilitarianism: “It stands to reason, therefore, that if we can
understand what influences the development of self-efficacy, then we can
utilize this knowledge to promote and encourage engagement and
participation in science. This would be of particular value to those
working with girls who fail to continue with science beyond compulsory
education despite high academic achievement in science.”
Functional: “It is hoped that furthering our understanding of
self-efficacy formation may provide crucial information that will enable
teachers to tailor their support and instruction to enhance student’s
future take-up of science.”
Four articles were classified as Low.