Date of Publication
12-9-2008
Document Type
Master's Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science in Psychology Major in Clinical Psychology
Subject Categories
Clinical Psychology
College
College of Liberal Arts
Department/Unit
Psychology
Thesis Adviser
Roseann R. Tan-Mansukhani
Defense Panel Chair
Ma. Caridad H. Tarroja
Defense Panel Member
May Ann D. Garo-Santiago
Roberto M. Mendoza
Abstract/Summary
Previous studies have reported inconsistent findings about the relationship between learning disabilities and self-concept. Children with learning disabilities are commonly assumed to have poorer self-concepts than normally achieving children. The present study was designed to measure the self-concept of Filipino children with learning disabilities. It was also the aim of this study to determine which among academic achievement, perceived social support from parents, teachers, and peers are good predictors for a positive selfconcept. Additionally, the study also intended to discover the experiences of an LD child in different contexts of his life. The participants for this study were 60 Filipino learning-disabled elementary children with ages ranging from 9-12 years old studying in either public or private school in Metro Manila who completed the Self- Perception Profile for Learning Disabled Students and the Social Support Scale for Children, which are self-report instruments for measuring selfconcept as well as perceived social support from parents, teachers, and peers, respectively. They were also interviewed for a richer data about their experiences as a child with learning disabilities. Filipino children with learning disabilities reported as having positive self-concepts. However, among the possible predictors, only parent support proved to be a good predictor for a positive self-concept. There were different areas that emerged during the interview that provided a deeper understanding about LD children. Other possible factors that might have an effect on self-concept were also discussed in this study
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Electronic
Electronic File Format
MS WORD
Accession Number
CDTG004920
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
1 computer optical disc, 4 3/4 in.
Keywords
Learning disabled children—Psychology Self-perception in children
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Recommended Citation
Lao, L. C. (2008). Self-concept of children with learning disabilities and its relationship to academic achievement and perceived social support. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_masteral/6478
Embargo Period
4-20-2022
