《Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice》 ›› 2021, Vol. 27 ›› Issue (12): 1476-1482.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2021.12.015

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Characteristics of Self-esteem and Life Position of Children with Mild Intellectual Disability

SONG Kun,LI Cong,MEI Dong-hui,LI Zhi-ping,TIAN Bao()   

  1. Capital Normal University, Beijing 100037, China
  • Received:2021-08-19 Revised:2021-11-07 Published:2021-12-25 Online:2021-12-29
  • Contact: TIAN Bao E-mail:tianbao65@126.com
  • Supported by:
    University Think Tank and Social Service Capacity Construction Project(SK2020ZK04)

Abstract:

Objective To study the characteristics of self-esteem and life position of children with mild intellectual disability and the effects of adaptive behavior on self-esteem and life position.Methods From November, 2019 to January, 2020, 162 children with mild intellectual disabilities in Shanghai were investigated and evaluated with Adaptive Behavior Assessment System-Second version (ABAS-Ⅱ), Rosenberg Self-esteem Scale (SES) and Life Position Scale (LPS). Structural equation model was used to explore the specific effects of adaptive behavior on self-esteem and life position.Results The score of SES was (23.52±5.49), which was slightly lower than the norm (28.75±4.86) (t = -12.140, P < 0.001). The score of LPS was (50.76±11.85). Structural equation model showed that conceptual skill in adaptive behavior negatively affected life position (B = -0.450, P < 0.05); social skill (B = 0.480, B = 0.331, P < 0.05) and practical skill (B = 0.490, B = 0.294, P < 0.05) positively affected both life position and self-esteem.Conclusion Self-esteem decreases in children with mild intellectual disability, and the life position reached the theoretical median level. Among adaptive behavior, both social skill and practical skill positively affect self-esteem and life position, while conceptual skill negatively affects life position.

Key words: intellectual disability, children, adaptive behavior, self-esteem, life position

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