Self-concept in visually impaired adolescents

Abstract

Self-concept refers to the perception and understanding an individual has about themselves. It encompasses various aspects such as beliefs, values, abilities, personality traits, physical characteristics, and societal roles. The present study was conducted to study the self Visually Impaired Adolescents in Rajasthan. A convenient random sampling method was used for the collection of data. The sample of 150 blind adolescents (age group of 12-14 and 15-17 yrs.) was selected from five blind schools in five districts of Rajasthan state. From each blind school, 30 blind adolescents were selected. A self-concept questionnaire developed by R.K. Saraswat (1984) was used which provides six dimensions viz. physical, social, intellectual, moral, educational, and temperamental as well as a total self-concept. It is a five-point scale with 48 items. The findings showed that there is a significant difference between the levels of self-concept. 12-14 years of adolescents have higher self-concepts rather than 15-17 years of adolescents.