Self-concept development in children with limb differences: A scoping review

Having a visible physical difference, such as a limb difference, can have a significant impact on a child's psychosocial development, as children with limb differences may experience negative psychosocial sequelae. The aim of this scoping review was to investigate the findings of literature per...

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Published in:International journal of orthopaedic and trauma nursing 2023-05, Vol.49, p.100997, Article 100997
Main Authors: Martens, Sally Ann, Tuberty, Sarah, James, Michelle A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Children
Children with disabilities
Limb differences
Psychosocial development
Self-concept
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Summary:Having a visible physical difference, such as a limb difference, can have a significant impact on a child's psychosocial development, as children with limb differences may experience negative psychosocial sequelae. The aim of this scoping review was to investigate the findings of literature pertaining to self-concept of children with limb differences. Using the PRISMA ScR guidelines, a literature search was conducted in Embase, CINAHL, PsycINFO and PubMed databases. Nine articles met the inclusion criteria and were included in this review. Two studies focused on evaluating self-concept, whereas the remaining seven studies focused on associated constructs of self-concept (i.e., self-perception and self-esteem). The findings of these studies indicated that the social environment directly impacted the development of psychopathology and self-concept in children with limb differences. This review demonstrated a need for a gold standard instrument with which to assess children's self-concept. Level IV: Evidence derived from guidelines developed from a systematic review of existing qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods research studies.
ISSN:1878-1241
DOI:10.1016/j.ijotn.2023.100997