PKU as a factor in the development of self-esteem.
Self-esteem of ten children with phenylketonuria was compared with that of seven unaffected siblings of children with PKU in a total of 11 families. Ages of the nine girls and eight boys ranged from 8 to 15 years. The study examined several variables that might affect self-esteem. From this study, it appears that PKU status and lowered IQ together contribute to lowered self-concept and that PKU status alone (i.e. with the effects of IQ removed) has a strong tendency to influence self-esteem.
D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007360:Intelligence; D008297:Male; D010661:Phenylketonurias; D012649:Self Concept