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Children with spina bifida often experience lower self-concept compared to typically developing peers. This impacts areas like global self-worth, appearance, and social acceptance, requiring clinical consideration.

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Area of Science:

  • Developmental Psychology
  • Pediatric Health
  • Rehabilitation Medicine

Background:

  • Spina bifida is a congenital condition impacting physical and potentially cognitive development.
  • Self-concept is a crucial aspect of psychological well-being, particularly during childhood.
  • Previous research suggests potential psychosocial challenges for children with spina bifida.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review and synthesize existing literature on the self-concept of children with spina bifida.
  • To compare the self-concept of children with spina bifida to that of their typically developing peers.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature review of multiple electronic databases.
  • Inclusion criteria applied to identify relevant trials.
  • Meta-analysis to quantitatively synthesize findings from eligible studies.

Main Results:

  • Children with spina bifida demonstrated significantly lower self-concept across multiple domains.
  • Specific domains affected include global self-worth, physical appearance, athletic competence, social acceptance, and scholastic competence.
  • No significant difference was found in the behavioral conduct domain.

Conclusions:

  • Children with spina bifida generally exhibit a lower self-concept compared to typically developing children.
  • These findings highlight the need for clinicians to consider self-concept in the assessment and treatment planning for children with spina bifida.