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ERIC Number: EJ990474
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012
Pages: 10
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1046-6819
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General and Domain-Specific Self-Concepts of Adults with Learning Disabilities: A Meta-Analysis
Nelson, Jason M.
Learning Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, v18 n2 p61-70 Sum 2012
The empirical literature investigating general and domain-specific self-concepts of adults with learning disabilities was examined using meta-analytic techniques. Eight inclusion criteria were developed to evaluate this literature and led to the inclusion of 22 studies. Results indicated that adults with learning disabilities reported lower general self-concept than did adults without learning disabilities; however, the magnitude of this difference was small (d = -0.34). The domain-specific self-concept analyses indicated the difference between the groups was medium for academic self-concept (d = -0.56), small for social self-concept (d = -0.32), and trivial for physical self-concept (d = -0.13). Of the included studies, the vast majority incorporated samples of individuals who were attending postsecondary institutions and therefore negatively affects the generalizability of the current study's results. Implications for future research are discussed. (Contains 3 tables.)
Learning Disabilities Association of America. 4156 Library Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15234. Tel: 412-341-1515; Fax: 412-344-0224; e-mail: info@ldaamerica.org; Web site: http://www.ldaamerica.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Adult Education
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Language: English
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