This study explored associations for having a hero with aspects of adolescents' self-concept for 168 high school students who completed Harter's Self-perception Profile and questions about their heroes. Having a hero was related to having a stronger sense of social acceptance, romantic appeal, and athletic competence and a weaker sense of scholastic competence.
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