Examining Mother-Child Agreement in the Reports of Child Competence by Maternal Education and Gender

This study aims to examine whether the level of agreement between mothers’ and children’s reports self-perception across different areas differ(s) by child gender maternal educational level. The sample consisted adolescents aged 9 14 their mothers (N = 270). Adolescents filled out Harter’s Self-Perception Profile for Children (SPPC; 2012) assess competence in domains (e.g., social adjustment, school success). instructions SPCC were modified evaluate perception competence. children compared, results indicated low-to-moderate mothers-child dyads about sense Second, found have a higher global self-worth perceive themselves as more competent social, behavioral, athletic when compared perceptions. Finally, it was determined that mother-child dyad differs education child’s gender. Accordingly, low-educated perceived less behaviorally than did. Regarding competence, differed with daughters but not sons. discussed view context Turkish socialization role expectations.