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Adolescents with learning disabilities at risk? Emotional well-being, depression, suicide
1University of Georgia, Athens 30602.
Journal of Learning Disabilities
|March 1, 1993
Summary
Adolescents with learning disabilities (LD) face significant emotional challenges. Recent research indicates these students are at higher risk for depression and suicide, highlighting the need for targeted support.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
Background:
- Limited research existed on the emotional well-being of adolescents with learning disabilities (LD) until recently.
- Recent studies have begun to explore critical aspects of emotional health in this population.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine recent research on self-concept, attributions, anxiety, depression, and suicide in adolescents with LD.
- To identify consistent indicators of emotional and developmental well-being in adolescents with LD.
- To highlight potential risks and implications for this demographic.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of recent research publications.
- Analysis of studies focusing on self-concept, attributions, anxiety, depression, and suicide.
- Identification of trends and consistencies in emotional indicators.
Main Results:
- Emotional development in many adolescents with LD is not positive.
- Adolescents with LD show increased risk for severe depression.
- Adolescents with LD are at heightened risk for suicide.
Conclusions:
- The emotional well-being of adolescents with LD is a significant concern.
- Methodological challenges and developmental factors require further investigation.
- Urgent practical implications and interventions are needed to support this vulnerable group.