Self-concept among persons with long-term spinal cord injury.
Seventy-one persons with spinal cord injury who had been injured at least four years before, completed the Tennessee Self-Concept Scale and a questionnaire examining demographic factors and activity levels. Compared to scale norms, respondents had significantly higher Personal Self, Moral-Ethical Self, and Social Self scores and significantly lower Physical Self scores. Perceived independence, provision of one's own transportation, assistance needed, and living arrangements were significantly related to self-concept. Findings were discussed in relationship to past and future research and practice in rehabilitation of individuals with spinal cord injury.
D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D004522:Educational Status; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012649:Self Concept; D013119:Spinal Cord Injuries / Q000523:psychology* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D013997:Time Factors