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Published on: September 16, 2013
Self-concept among persons with long-term spinal cord injury
Abstract:
Seventy-one persons with spinal cord injury who had been injured at least four years before, completed the Tennessee Self-Concept Scale and a questionnaire examining demographic factors and activity levels. Compared to scale norms, respondents had significantly higher Personal Self, Moral-Ethical Self, and Social Self scores and significantly lower Physical Self scores. Perceived independence, provision of one's own transportation, assistance needed, and living arrangements were significantly related to self-concept. Findings were discussed in relationship to past and future research and practice in rehabilitation of individuals with spinal cord injury.
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