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Self-esteem and Disability
Definitions
Self-esteem and self-concept
Perceived competence
Academic
 Physical
 Social
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Social Construct of Disability
Self-esteem of IWD is shaped by attitudes,
beliefs, practices, and policies of society
and individuals.
Ambivalence
 Stereotyping
 Stigmatization
 Prejudice and discrimination
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Psychosocial factors related to
physical activity and IWD
Motivation to participate
Attitudes towards IWD
Attributional patterns
Psychosocial Factors (cont.)
Affective and coping responses to stress
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Reynell’s developmental model
Self-perception (perceived competence)
Lower in clumsy children
 Improves in IWD who participate in sports
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How Social Factors Influence
Self-Perceptions
Reflected appraisal
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Self-perception based on how person feels
others view him/her
Social comparisons
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Comparing your abilities, appearance, etc. to
peers
Self-fulfilling prophecies
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Begin to act in way that matches how others
treat you