title: The self-image of physically abused adolescents.
abstract: Thirty physically abused adolescents were compared via the Offer Self-Image Questionnaire to thirty nonabused adolescents who were from a similar background. Another control group was comprised of normal adolescents tested by Offer, Ostrov, and Howard (1981). Results showed that physically abused adolescents feel worse in a number of areas when compared to nonabused adolescents. These areas include family relations, emotional stability, psychopathology, impulse control, coping skills, as well as poorer overall self-image. Implications are drawn for the professional's treatment of abused children and their responsibility to report abuse.
authors: Institute for Juvenile Research, 907 South Wolcott, Chicago, Illinois.
authors: C W
authors: CW
authors: Hjorth
authors: E
authors: E
authors: Ostrov