Self-Concept and Physical Self-Concept in Psychiatric Children and Adolescents

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Title: Self-Concept and Physical Self-Concept in Psychiatric Children and Adolescents
Language: English
Authors: Simons, J., Capio, C. M., Adriaenssens, P.
Source: Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal. May-Jun 2012 33(3):874-881.
Availability: Elsevier. 6277 Sea Harbor Drive, Orlando, FL 32887-4800. Tel: 877-839-7126; Tel: 407-345-4020; Fax: 407-363-1354; e-mail: usjcs@elsevier.com; Web site: http://www.elsevier.com
Peer Reviewed: Y
Physical Description: PDF
Page Count: 8
Publication Date: 2012
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Self Concept, Mental Disorders, Adolescents, Questionnaires, Comparative Analysis, Scores, Gender Differences
DOI: 10.1016/j.ridd.2011.12.012
ISSN: 0891-4222
Abstract: Self-concept is a widely examined construct in the area of psychiatric disorders. This study compared the Physical Self-Description Questionnaire (PSDQ) scores of adolescents with psychiatric disorders (N=103) with the results of a matched group of non-clinical adolescents (N=103). Self-concept and Physical self-concept were lower in the clinical than in the non-clinical group. Girls (N=59) scored lower than boys (N=44) in both groups. In the different diagnostic groups specific domains were affected in line with symptomatology, which has implications for therapy. (Contains 7 tables.)
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2012
Accession Number: EJ961297
Database: ERIC
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