Self-Esteem of Greek Mothers of Children with Intellectual Disabilities |
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Authors: | Effi Argyrakouli Maria Zafiropoulou |
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Institution: | Laboratory of Developmental Psychology and Psychopathology, Department of Preschool Education , University of Thessaly , Argonafton-Filellinon, Volos , 382 21 , Greece |
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Abstract: | The present study assessed the impact that children with intellectual disabilities have on their mothers' self-esteem. It also examined the differences in self-esteem between mothers of children with intellectual disabilities and mothers of non-disabled children. The study sample consisted of 50 mothers of children with intellectual disabilities living in Central Greece and a comparison group of 50 mothers of non-disabled children. Two instruments were used for the data collection: (a) a questionnaire for biographic information and (b) an adaptation of the Culture-Free Self-Esteem Inventory. Results indicated significantly lower self-esteem for the mothers of children with intellectual disabilities. Moreover, the best predictor of maternal self-esteem in the disabled group was the size of the family. |
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