Enhancing self-esteem in women with physical disabilities

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作者
Hughes, RB
Robinson-Whelen, S
Taylor, HB
Swedlund, N
Nosek, MA
机构
[1] Baylor Coll Med, Ctr Res Women Disabil, Dept Phys Med & Rehabil, Houston, TX 77046 USA
[2] Houston Vet Affairs Med Ctr, Rehabil Res & Dev Serv, Houston, TX USA
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D O I
10.1037/0090-5550.49.4.295
中图分类号
B849 [应用心理学];
学科分类号
040203 ;
摘要
Objective: To determine the efficacy of a 6-week self-esteem group intervention for women with disabilities. Design: Random assignment to either center for independent living (CIL) services or CIL. services plus a self-esteem intervention, with pre- and-posttest. Participants: Women with physical disabilities (N 102, 51 per group). Setting: Five CILs-in 5 different states. Outcome measures: Self-esteem, self-efficacy, social connectedness, and depression. Results: Participants in the intervention group showed significantly greater improvement on self-esteem (effect sizes [ES] =.88 and.81),. self-efficacy (ES.60), and depression (ES =.59). Groups did not differ significantly on social, connectedness (ES =.32). Conclusion: Women with physical disabilities may benefit from a self-esteem group intervention.,
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页码:295 / 302
页数:8
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