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Do Different Orthodontic Malocclusions Affect Patients' Self-Concept and Psychosocial Status?
Serpil Çokakoğlu1, Ruhi Nalçacı2, Evrim Aktepe3
1Department of Orthodontics, Süleyman Demirel University School of Dentistry, Isparta, Turkey.
Turkish Journal of Orthodontics
|August 17, 2018
Summary
This study found that different types of malocclusions in adolescents do not significantly impact their overall self-concept, social phobia, or loneliness levels. However, Class II malocclusion was linked to lower popularity scores.
Area of Science:
- Orthodontics
- Psychology
- Adolescent Health
Background:
- Malocclusions can potentially influence adolescent psychosocial well-being.
- Self-concept, social phobia, and loneliness are key indicators of psychosocial status.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate self-concept and psychosocial status (social phobia, loneliness) in adolescent orthodontic patients with varying malocclusions.
- To investigate the relationship between malocclusion types and these psychosocial factors.
Main Methods:
- 90 adolescent orthodontic patients (Class I, II, III malocclusions) were assessed.
- Piers-Harris Children's Self-Concept Scale, Capa Social Phobia Scale for Children and Adolescents, and UCLA Loneliness Inventory were used.
- Two-way ANOVA and Tukey's post hoc test analyzed the data.
Main Results:
- No significant differences in overall self-concept, social phobia, or loneliness were found across malocclusion groups.
- Patients with Class II malocclusion reported significantly lower popularity scores compared to other groups.
Conclusions:
- Different malocclusions do not appear to negatively affect the general self-concept and psychosocial well-being of adolescent patients.
- Popularity may be a specific aspect of self-concept influenced by certain malocclusions, like Class II.
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