Self-concept Enhancement and Learning Facilitation (SELF) Research Group

Convenor: Professor Herb W. Marsh

 

*New Meta-analysis resource at the SELF website. Click here*

 

* New updated SELF website now available at www.self.ox.ac.uk*



Under the Direction of Professor Herb Marsh, the Oxford SELF Research Group is the lead member of the international SELF Research network, encompassing 450 members from 45 countries across 6 continents and a network of satellite centres. The SELF research network produces a monograph series, hosts international conferences, and publishes research in leading international journals.

 

Its multidisciplinary rationale is that individuals who feel more positively about themselves in a particular domain are likely to be more successful; systems must simultaneously reinforce objective outcomes and self-beliefs (e.g., academic self-concept and achievement in education).


The Oxford SELF group has a particular focus on methodological/substantive synergies that draw on advanced quantitative methodology (e.g., multilevel modelling, structural equation modelling, and meta-analysis) in pursuit of substantive/policy-oriented issues. It collaborates with other Oxford University Department of Education Research Groups in areas of mutual interest; provides support for research bidding and writing; hosts visiting scholars; runs a seminar programme and specialist symposia; offers in-house training events on statistical techniques; and hosts a special interest group for advanced quantitative analysis.

 

Members of SELF at OUDE

Director

-         Professor Herbert W. Marsh

Post-doctoral fellows

-         Dr Lars-Erik Malmberg (Senior Researcher)

-         Dr Francesca Scalas

Research Assistants/Officers

-    Ms. Alison O’Mara

Ms. Jacqueline Cheng

Mr. Paul Honey

Oxford Research Students

o        Ms. Alison O’Mara (D.Phil)

o        Ms. Jacqueline Cheng (D.Phil)

o        Ms. Karolina Retalis (D.Phil)

o        Ms. Man Xu (D.Phil)

o        Mr. John Fletcher (D.Phil)
o        Ms. Ioulia Televantou (MSc ERM)

Prof. Marsh also co-supervises the following PhD student from the University of Western Sydney, Australia

o        Ms. Linda Finger 

 

News

 

* Quant SIG Seminar programme for Trinity Term 2009 is now available on our website. See here for further details.


*SELF and Professor Marsh Awarded a Prestigious ESRC Professorial Fellowship. Click here for more information.

*BOOK: Recent book released by SELF researchers! ‘Self-Processes, Learning, and Enabling Human Potential: Dynamic New Approaches’ (Edited by Marsh, Craven, & McInerney). Click here for more information.

 

* CONFERENCE: 5th SELF Research Biennial International Conference to be held in United Arab Emirates, 13-15 January 2009. See http://www.selfuae.org/ for more information.

 

Contact Information

Professor Herb Marsh

15 Norham Gardens

Department of Education

University of Oxford

Oxford OX2 6PY

Tel. (44) (0)1865 274041

Fax. (44) (0)1865 274027

Email. Herb.marsh@education.ox.ac.uk

For general information about the SELF Research Group, please contact self.research@education.ox.ac.uk.

Last modified by Mr Paul Honey - 8 July 2009