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Self-image, adolescence, and disability.

Lena Adamson1

  • 1Unit of Social Statistics, The National Board of Health and Welfare, SE-106 30 Stockholm, Sweden. lena.adamson@sos.se

The American Journal of Occupational Therapy : Official Publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association
|October 7, 2003
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Young individuals with cerebral palsy (CP) reported a positive self-image, rating themselves higher than typical peers. Interviews confirmed these positive self-perceptions, highlighting the importance of social interaction and self-expression for psychosocial development.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Pediatrics
  • Disability Studies

Background:

  • Adolescents with cerebral palsy (CP) face unique challenges impacting psychosocial development.
  • Self-image is a critical component of adolescent well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the self-image of adolescents diagnosed with cerebral palsy.
  • To explore the psychosocial perceptions of young individuals with CP.

Main Methods:

  • A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining qualitative interviews with quantitative personality inventories.
  • Participants included 7 adolescents (3 girls, 4 boys) aged 12–17 years with cerebral palsy.

Main Results:

  • Adolescents with cerebral palsy demonstrated a significantly positive self-image.

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  • Self-ratings were markedly higher than established norm groups.
  • Interview data corroborated the positive self-perceptions identified in the personality inventory.

    • Conclusions:

    • Adolescents with cerebral palsy possess a positive self-view.
    • Future research should explore social interactions beyond the family unit for this demographic.
    • Developing methods for adolescents with disabilities to voice their experiences is crucial for understanding psychosocial development.