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Argyrakouli, Effi; Zafiropoulou, Maria – International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 2003
This study examined the self-esteem of 50 mothers of children with intellectual disabilities living in central Greece and 50 similar mothers of non-disabled children. Results indicated significantly lower self-esteem for mothers of children with intellectual disabilities. The best predictor of positive maternal self-esteem in the disabled group…
Descriptors: Attitudes toward Disabilities, Children, Elementary Secondary Education, Family Size