Adolescent Loneliness, Self-Disclosure, and Private Self-Consciousness: A Longitudinal Investigation
Document Type
Article
Language
eng
Publication Date
9-1986
Publisher
American Psychological Association
Source Publication
Journal of Personality and Social Psychology
Source ISSN
0022-3514
Abstract
Examined the causal relations that exist among loneliness, self-disclosure, and private self-consciousness, building on an earlier study by S. L. Franzoi and M. H. Davis (see record 1985-19892-001). Using structural equation techniques and a longitudinal design, a theoretical model that links these variables was tested with 332 high school students. Results indicate a good fit between the theoretical model and the observed relations. Evidence concerning 2 alternative interpretations of the original Franzoi and Davis study is provided. First, the original hypothesis that private self-consciousness leads to greater self-disclosure to peers is supported, but no support for the alternative view that such disclosure in turn increases private self-consciousness is provided. Second, the original hypothesis that greater self-disclosure reduces loneliness and the alternative view that greater loneliness reduces self-disclosure receive some support from the data. The difficulty in obtaining significant longitudinal paths (from Year 1 to Year 2) suggests that the time lags in the variables' effects on one another are relatively short.
Recommended Citation
Davis, Mark H. and Franzoi, Stephen L., "Adolescent Loneliness, Self-Disclosure, and Private Self-Consciousness: A Longitudinal Investigation" (1986). Psychology Faculty Research and Publications. 389.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/psych_fac/389
Comments
Accepted version. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, Vol. 51, No. 3 (September 1986): 595-608. DOI. © 1986 American Psychological Association. Used with permission.