title: Differences in depression and self-esteem reported by learning disabled and behavior disordered middle school students.
abstract: Although generalizations from research are helpful in guiding problem identification and interventions in a school setting, characteristics of specific groups must not be overlooked if all students are to be served effectively. Differences in the areas of self-reported self-esteem and depression are frequently pertinent to decisions and recommendations educational professionals are called on to make. The current study examined differences in the level of self-reported self-esteem and depression between learning disabled and behavior disordered middle school students. Sixty-one participants completed the Coopersmith Self-Esteem Inventory (CSEI) and the Children's Depression Inventory (CDI). Similarities and differences between learning disabled and behavior disordered students were identified.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychology, Louisiana State University, Shreveport 71115, USA.
authors.forename: P D
authors.initials: PD
authors.lastname: Stanley
authors.forename: Y
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Dai
authors.forename: R F
authors.initials: RF
authors.lastname: Nolan
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002653:Child Behavior Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology*; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology*; D004519:Education, Special; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007859:Learning Disabilities / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology*; D008297:Male; D010553:Personality Development; D010555:Personality Inventory; D012307:Risk Factors; D012649:Self Concept; D012933:Social Identification