Three background measures and scores on Berger's self-acceptance scale for 50 freshmen and 50 seniors (25 men, 25 women), and for 25 men and 29 women above the rank of assistant professor were factor analyzed by the principal components method. After rotation to simple structure by the varimax method, eight factors were identified. Faculty's scores showed little sex differences which were, however, marked for freshman students. Study of the relation of achievement and attitudes toward self is needed.
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