Self-Concepts and Psychological Well-Being Assessed By Beck Youth Inventory Among Pupils with Reading Difficulties |
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| Authors: | Emma Lindeblad Idor Svensson Stefan Gustafson |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Department of Psychology, Linneaus University, V?xj?, Swedenemma.lindeblad@lnu.se;3. Department of Psychology, Linneaus University, V?xj?, Sweden;4. Department of Behavioral Science and Learning, Link?ping University, Link?ping, Sweden |
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| Abstract: | This study investigated the self-image and psychological well-being in 67 children and adolescents age 10–16 years with severe reading difficulties and/or dyslexia. The participants were assessed with Beck Youth Inventory regarding symptoms of depression, anxiety, and negative self-image. The results showed that the participants do not depict negative self-image and showed few symptoms of depression or anxiety at group level in comparison to a norm group. These results could be seen as contradictory to previous research. A questionnaire regarding self-efficacy was also distributed and showed that the participants had low self-knowledge about their reading impairments. The results were interpreted as a possible increase in knowledge among teachers and subsequent change in pedagogical strategies. In addition, technological advances may have improved the academic situation for dyslexic children. This study was a partial study in a larger project that aimed to evaluate the efficiency of assistive technologies for dyslexic children. |
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