“…In contrast, Australian research has shown that boys have more favorable self-concepts than girls (Connell et al, 1975;Smith, 1975Smith, , 1978. These studies also suggest that sex differences in self-concept depend upon age (Connell et al, 1975), the particular dimension of self-concept that is being considered, and the selfconcept instrument that is used (Smith, 1975(Smith, , 1978. Although these studies do not provide a good basis for predicting sex differences on the SDQ, several predictions can be made on the basis of prevailing sexual stereotypesboys are expected to have higher self-concepts for Physical Abilities and Mathematics, whereas girls should have higher self-concepts in Reading.…”