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Labelling and self‐esteem: does labelling exceptional students impact their self‐esteem?
Author(s) -
Thomson Margareta Maria
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
support for learning
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.25
H-Index - 30
eISSN - 1467-9604
pISSN - 0268-2141
DOI - 10.1111/1467-9604.12004
Subject(s) - labelling , self esteem , psychology , stigma (botany) , psychosocial , social psychology , pedagogy , psychotherapist , criminology , psychiatry
The purpose of this investigation was to explore the existing relationships between main concepts associated with labelling exceptional students and impact on their self‐esteem. The aim was to examine how these concepts are presented in the existing research literature, and what the implications are for educational practice of labelling exceptional students. This area of research is important for educators, researchers, practitioners, parents and advocates of exceptional students. By understanding the psychosocial and educational aspects of labelling and stigma, we can all contribute in different ways to address the unique particularities of exceptional students.