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Self concept of Physically Handicapped adolescents in Assiut city

Research Authors
Naglaa Abd-El-Megied Mohamed* Asmaa Ghareeb Mohamed**
Research Department
Research Journal
مجلة طب الازهر باسيوط
Research Publisher
د / نجلاء عبد المجيد محمد
Research Rank
2
Research Vol
مجلد 11 - العدد 2
Research Website
new.aamj@yahoo.com
Research Year
2013
Research_Pages
49- 67
Research Abstract

Physically or mentally disabled persons are specified as handicapped. Although handicapped is widely used in both law and every day speech to refer to people having physical or mental disabilities. The aim of the study: The aim of the present study is to assess the level of self concept among physically handicapped adolescents. Methods: descriptive case control study design was utilized. Sample includes 100 adolescents (50 boys and 50 girls. Three tools were used for data collection the first was a structured interview questionnaire to collect personal information, the second was the socioeconomic scale to assess the family socioeconomic status, and the third was the self image questionnaire to assess the self concept. Home visit was done to meet the handicapped adolescents to collect the necessary information. Data collection took about three months. Results: the findings show that the majority of the studied subjects were single in both groups. 44% of cases had low socioeconomic level, while it represents 24% in boys. The highest percentage of boys had middle self- concept than in girls. Conclusion and recommendation: The study recommended that Enhancement of self- concept and self- esteem of adolescents in the rehabilitation center emphasize on socialization and the need for adolescents to participate in activities with friends and attention must be given to the psychological aspects of the girls to give them support