Self-concept of children with cerebral palsy measured using the population-specific myTREEHOUSE Self-Concept Assessment
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Cheong, Sau Kuan, Lang, Cathryne P. and Johnston, Leanne M.. (2018). Self-concept of children with cerebral palsy measured using the population-specific myTREEHOUSE Self-Concept Assessment. Research in Developmental Disabilities. 73, pp. 96-105. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ridd.2017.12.001
Authors | Cheong, Sau Kuan, Lang, Cathryne P. and Johnston, Leanne M. |
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Abstract | Self-concept is an individual’s perception of him/herself. Research into the self-concept of children with cerebral palsy (CP) has been sparse due to the lack of a population-specific self-concept instrument. Using the new myTREEHOUSE Self-Concept Assessment, this study investigated the self-concept of children with CP in relation to age, gender, motor, communication and cognitive function. Children with CP aged 8–12 years (n = 50; 29 males; mean 10 years 2 months; GMFCS-E&R I = 36, II = 8, III = 5, IV = 1) completed myTREEHOUSE and a standardised intelligence measure. Most children reported positive self-concept from all three myTREEHOUSE Performance Perspectives and over half (60%) fell within the Low range for the Personal Concern Score. Self-concept was not associated with age, gender, motor function, or communication function. However, for cognitive function, associations were observed for Social Skills (Below Average > Average cognitive function; Cohen’s d = 1.07) and Learning Skills (Above Average > Average cognitive function; Cohen’s d = 0.95) domains when rated from a Personal Performance Perspective. As the first study of the self-concept of children with CP using a CP-specific assessment, this study offers important insights into what children with CP think about themselves. Generally, the self-concept of children with CP was sound. Future research on environmental facilitators and barriers to robust self-concept development is recommended. |
Keywords | cerebral palsy; children; self-concept; assessment; cognitive function; social skills; learning |
Year | 2018 |
Journal | Research in Developmental Disabilities |
Journal citation | 73, pp. 96-105 |
Publisher | Elsevier Ltd |
ISSN | 0891-4222 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ridd.2017.12.001 |
Scopus EID | 2-s2.0-85038876293 |
Page range | 96-105 |
Funder | Australian Catholic University (ACU) |
Publisher's version | License All rights reserved File Access Level Controlled |
Output status | Published |
Publication dates | |
Online | 22 Dec 2017 |
Publication process dates | |
Accepted | 01 Dec 2017 |
Deposited | 28 Feb 2023 |
https://acuresearchbank.acu.edu.au/item/8yvq2/self-concept-of-children-with-cerebral-palsy-measured-using-the-population-specific-mytreehouse-self-concept-assessment
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