Body image in adolescents with cerebral palsy.
The study aims to describe important features of body image in adolescents with motor disabilities and compare them against similar features in able-bodied peers. Relational aspects of body image were given preference in a questionnaire distributed to 35 adolescents with cerebral palsy and 98 adolescents with no known disabilities. Similarities were shown, but also significant differences, indicating a less favourable body image in adolescents with cerebral palsy. It is paramount for young people who are constantly reminded of physical restrictions to experience body vitality. Professionals need to consider the importance of how they interact with young people when seeking to promote a positive body image.
Hammar
Görel Råsmark
GR
Habilitation Centre, Oskarshamn, Sweden. gorelrh@ltkalmar.se
Ozolins
Andrejs
A
Idvall
Ewa
E
Rudebeck
Carl Edward
CE
D000203:Activities of Daily Living / Q000523:psychology; D000293:Adolescent; D000704:Analysis of Variance; D001294:Attitude to Health; D001828:Body Image; D016022:Case-Control Studies; D002547:Cerebral Palsy / Q000523:psychology*; D006233:Persons with Disabilities / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D051346:Mobility Limitation; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D000297:Psychology, Adolescent; D012737:Sex Factors; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013548:Sweden; D035502:Trust / Q000523:psychology