Comparing level of Self-concept in street and non-street Children in Tehran

This study aimed to assess the level of self-concept in Work Street children compared with normal children in Tehran on theory of Damon & Hart (1982-1986) was performed. For this study, a total of 180 normal children and street children in the age range 9 to 13 years old, were selected randomly. Overall the level of development of street children and the score of self-concept (Weighted average) was at a lower stage of normal subjects. Also street children from the subject self, point of view as well as objective were at a lower level of normal subjects. Result showed that participants have more problem in understanding subjective self compared of objective self.