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Access Type
WSU Access
Date of Award
1-1-2003
Degree Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Ph.D.
Department
Psychology
First Advisor
Rita Casey
Second Advisor
Rodney Clark
Abstract
This study investigated the validity of assessing self-concept in adolescents with a developmental disability and the relation between self-concept and depressive symptoms. Each adolescent and one of his or her parents and teachers provided reports on the emotional and behavioral functioning of the adolescent. Domains of self-perception were found to be reliable, multidimensional, and significantly related to theoretically consistent behavior. Adolescent report of global self-worth was related to self-report but not parent and teacher reports of depressive symptoms. The domains of behavioral conduct and physical appearance were most predictive of global self-worth; the domain of behavioral conduct was predictive of depressive symptoms. This study lends support to the validity of using self-assessment of emotional and behavioral difficulties in individuals with a developmental disability.
Recommended Citation
Brooklier, Kara M., "Self-perception and depressive symptoms in adolescents with a developmental disability /" (2003). Wayne State University Dissertations. 3320.
https://digitalcommons.wayne.edu/oa_dissertations/3320