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PURPOSE: To describe the self-concept of adults with cerebral palsy (CP). METHOD:
Cross-sectional design included the Tennessee Self-Concept Scale, version 2
(TSCS:2), Functional Independence Measure (FIM), Beck Depression Index II
(BDI(R)-II), Craig Hospital Inventory of Environmental Factors (CHIEF), Diener's
Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS), Gross Motor Functional Classification System
(GMFCS) levels and demographic questions. RESULTS: One hundred and two people
with CP (52 females, mean age=26) participated. Thirty-eight participants had
unreliable answers as indicated by validity scales and were excluded from the
analysis. Ten participants had high self-concept; 41 had average self-concept and
13 had low total self-concept. Self-concept had a fair and inverse association
with the BDI-II (Pearson's r= -0.3, p<0.01) and a moderate and direct association
with the SWLS (Pearson's r=0.4, p<0.001). Self-concept was not associated with
GMFCS level or FIM score. Family and Personal sub-domain scores were lowest
sub-domain scores for people with low self-concept (p<0.01). CONCLUSION : The
majority of the participants in this sample had a healthy self-concept; and
self-concept was not associated with severity of CP, but with lack of depression
and life satisfaction. Results suggest the need for family centred care into adulthood.
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