The Effects of Single Gender Versus Coeducational Environments on the Self-Esteem Development and Academic Competence of High School Females

by Dr. Carol Langlois

Overview

Dissertation
the primary purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between the decline of self-esteem and perceived academic competence among 15-year-old high school females in the Bay Area. This study looked at the relationship between adolescent males and females in a coeducational classroom setting and investigated how the male presence may affect female self-esteem development. In addition, this study explored how the lack of male presence at an all-female institution may affect female self-esteem development. This study employed a mixed methodology approach. A survey design was used with follow-up face-to-face interviews to add richness to the researcher's findings. The results showed that girls from single gender schools were more academically focused while the girls attending the coeducational schools were more socially focused. All the girls in the study felt they could do better academically and claimed having low to moderate levels of self-esteem, yet they maintain strong GPAs. The results presented indicate clearly that self-esteem perception among 15-year-old girls is low regardless of school type.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940033038046
Publisher:	Dr. Carol Langlois
Publication date:	01/14/2012
Sold by:	Smashwords
Format:	eBook
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Dr. Carol is a seasoned educator, therapist, and author with a passion for empowering young minds. She's worked extensively as a counselor for college freshmen, helping them navigate the challenges of campus life.

Her main focus is on boosting the self-esteem of teenage girls, particularly through her research on how different school environments affect their confidence and academic performance. Her findings, based on research in the Bay Area, shed light on the troublingly low self-esteem levels among 15-year-old girls.

In her book "Girl Talk: Boys, Bullies, and Body Image," Dr. Carol shares insights from interviews with teenage girls and introduces a practical system, R.A.I.S.E., aimed at building their confidence.

Beyond her writing, Dr. Carol maintains an active online presence, offering advice and resources on self-esteem through her blog (www.dr-carol.com) and social media channels.

Education:

Doctorate in Education from the University of San Francisco
Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Fairfield University
Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Salem State College