title: The impact of visual impairments in self-esteem and locus of control.
abstract: This study investigates the differences between adults with visual impairments and sighted adults with regard to locus of control (LOC) and self-esteem. One hundred and eight adults with visual impairments (blindness or low vision) and fifty-five sighted adults took part in this study. Sighted adults showed a higher score on the self-esteem scale than either the individuals with low vision or with blindness. Moreover, analysis indicated no significant differences amongst the three groups of participants regarding LOC. Significant predictors of self-esteem were vision status and age at loss of sight. Significant predictors of LOC were vision status and independent movement. Findings are discussed with regard to their implications for parents, social workers, teachers, and rehabilitation specialists.
authors.affiliation: Department of Educational and Social Policy, University of Macedonia, 156 Egnatia Street, P.O. Box 1591, 54006 Thessaloniki, Greece. Electronic address: kpapado@uom.gr.
authors.forename: Konstantinos
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Papadopoulos
authors.forename: Anthony J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Montgomery
authors.forename: Elena
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Chronopoulou
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001766:Blindness / Q000523:psychology; D016022:Case-Control Studies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007389:Internal-External Control; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012649:Self Concept; D014786:Vision Disorders / Q000523:psychology*; D015354:Vision, Low / Q000523:psychology; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: Adults; Locus of control; Self-esteem; Visual impairment