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Self-esteem in children with specific language impairment
Annette C Jerome1, Martin Fujiki, Bonnie Brinton
1Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, USA.
Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research : JSLHR
|August 30, 2002
Summary
Children with specific language impairment (SLI) show lower self-esteem in older age groups. This study found older children with SLI perceived themselves more negatively in scholastic and social areas compared to peers.
Area of Science:
- Child psychology
- Developmental psychology
- Speech and language pathology
Background:
- Specific language impairment (SLI) affects language acquisition and use in children.
- Self-perception and self-esteem are crucial developmental aspects influenced by social and academic experiences.
- Understanding the psychosocial impact of SLI is essential for targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate and compare the self-perceptions of children with SLI and typically developing children.
- To examine age-related differences in self-esteem between these groups.
- To identify specific domains where children with SLI may experience altered self-perception.
Main Methods:
- A self-esteem measure was administered to two age groups: 6–9 years and 10–13 years.
- Participants included children with specific language impairment (SLI) and typically developing peers.
- Statistical analyses were performed to compare self-perception scores between groups.
Main Results:
- No significant differences in self-perception were found between younger children with SLI and their typically developing peers.
- Older children with SLI reported significantly lower self-perceptions in scholastic competence, social acceptance, and behavioral conduct.
- The observed differences in older children correlated with areas most impacted by language impairment.
Conclusions:
- Age is a critical factor in the development of self-perception for children with SLI.
- Older children with SLI are at higher risk for negative self-perceptions, particularly in language-dependent domains.
- Early identification and support for SLI may mitigate long-term impacts on self-esteem and psychosocial adjustment.
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