Exploring the development of self and sense of belonging among young people with intellectual disabilities in mainstream school and further education college

Johnson, Maria (2021) Exploring the development of self and sense of belonging among young people with intellectual disabilities in mainstream school and further education college. D Clin Psy thesis, University of Glasgow.

Abstract

Background: There are many factors which may impact on the self-concept of children with intellectual disabilities. With greater inclusion of children with intellectual disabilities into mainstream education, it is important to understand how these experiences impact on their self-perceptions. This review provides a narrative synthesis on the literature. Method: A search of relevant electronic databases was completed. Six studies met the inclusion criteria for this review. Each paper’s method was rated for quality using the Johanne Briggs Institute quality appraisal tool. Results: Synthesis of the results highlighted mixed findings for global selfconcept and social self-concept scores among children with intellectual disabilities, and lower academic self-concept scores. Discussion: This review discussed limitations in the existing literature, and implications for education and national policies. Future studies should aim to address methodological weaknesses in order to clarify global and social selfperceptions within this population.

• Item Type: Thesis (D Clin Psy)
• Qualification Level: Doctoral
• Keywords: Intellectual disabilities, self-concept, education.
• Colleges/Schools: College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Health & Wellbeing > Mental Health and Wellbeing
• Supervisor's Name: Jahoda, Prof. Andrew
• Date of Award: 2021
• Depositing User: Theses Team
• Unique ID: glathesis:2021-82469
• Copyright: Copyright of this thesis is held by the author.
• Date Deposited: 01 Oct 2021 15:38
• Last Modified: 01 Dec 2022 09:47
• Thesis DOI: 10.5525/gla.thesis.82469
• URI: https://theses.gla.ac.uk/id/eprint/82469