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Body image in adolescents with cerebral palsy

Author(s) -

Görel Råsmark Hammar,

Andrejs Ozolins,

Ewa Idvall,

Carl Edward Rudebeck

Publication year - 2009

Publication title -

journal of child health care

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.601

H-Index - 38

eISSN - 1741-2889

pISSN - 1367-4935

DOI - 10.1177/1367493508098378

Subject(s) - cerebral palsy , vitality , psychology , developmental psychology , preference , medicine , physical medicine and rehabilitation , physical therapy , philosophy , theology , economics , microeconomics

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.

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