FACTORS LEADING OF FAMILY FUNCTIONING AND SELF CONCEPT IN THE ADOLESCENTS

This study aims to determine the relationship between family functioning and selfconcept in the process among the troubled youth in Bangi's school. The subject of this study consists of 100 students selected two sampling aimed at the reform school in Bangi. The two inventories used in this study the Coopersmith Self Esteem Inventory (CFSEI) to measure self-concept, and Family Cohesion Adapbility Skill 2 (FACES 2) measure the perception of functional family. The study showed that family functioning has a significant relationship with adolescent self-concept. Specially, the support and involvement of parents in a positive relation with the dimensions of control and parental involvement, and personal appreciation of adolescents were more in relation to support and parental controls. The main implications of this study was revealed that family functioning is an important role in shaping teenagers' self concept.