The Effect of Visual Impairment on Self-Concept among a Sample of Visually Impaired and Visually Normal Individuals: A Comparative Study

Abstract

The present study examined the psychological effects of visual impairment on self-concept. A sample of (20) visually impaired was compared to another sample of (28) normal individuals on measures of self-concept. The study also examined the effects of gender, age, and educational level in self-concept. Results of the study showed that the scores of self-concept of the visually impaired individuals were lower than those of the normal individuals. The results also showed that there were no significant differences among the visually impaired individuals on self-concept with respect to gender, age, or educational levels. Results were discussed based on the previous research and recommendations were drawn to help the visually impaired better cope with this physical condition by enhancing the level of their self-concept.