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Comparison of self-esteem and maternal attitude between children with learning disability and unaffected siblings

Sandeep Lahane1, Henal Shah, Vivek Nagarale

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, Topiwala National Medical College and B Y L Nair Charitable Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

Indian Journal of Pediatrics
|November 27, 2012
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Children with learning disabilities have lower self-esteem. Unfavorable maternal attitudes and academic struggles contribute to this, impacting their overall well-being.

Area of Science:

  • Child Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Educational Psychology

Background:

  • Learning disabilities significantly impact a child's development and academic trajectory.
  • Self-esteem and maternal attitudes are crucial factors influencing a child's psychological well-being.
  • Understanding the interplay between learning disabilities, self-esteem, and maternal perception is vital for targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare levels of self-esteem between children with learning disabilities and their unaffected siblings.
  • To investigate maternal attitudes towards children with learning disabilities and their siblings.
  • To identify factors contributing to lower self-esteem in children with learning disabilities.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 31 pairs of children with learning disabilities and their unaffected siblings.
  • Assessment of children's self-esteem using the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale.
  • Evaluation of maternal attitudes using the Index of Parental Attitude (IPA) and demographic questionnaires.

Main Results:

  • Children with learning disabilities exhibited significantly lower self-esteem compared to their siblings.
  • Mothers reported unfavorable attitudes towards children with learning disabilities, expressing feelings of interference and lack of understanding.
  • Academic failures, difficulties, and negative school reports were perceived by mothers as contributing factors to lowered self-esteem.

Conclusions:

  • Children with learning disabilities experience diminished self-esteem.
  • Maternal attitudes, academic challenges, and negative school feedback are significant factors negatively influencing self-esteem in children with learning disabilities.
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