Date of Award
5-1996
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts
First Advisor
Pamela Nickels
Second Advisor
Donna Noonan
Third Advisor
Marilyn Patterson
Abstract
The differences in subjective perceptions of physical attractiveness of learning disabled (LD) and non learning disabled (NLD) children were investigated. Three hundred and seventy-seven fourth and fifth grade students self-rated their appearance using the Body-Esteem Scales (Mendelson, B. K. & White, D.R., 1982). Thirty-six NLD males and females were randomly selected to match the number of LD children in both grades. (An ANOV A was used to calculate the differences in the means of the two groups.) Although the results did not reveal a statistically significant difference between the groups, a difference did occur indicating more negative perception of attractiveness in the LD sample. The findings were similar to studies that linked low self-esteem to negative perceptions of physical attractiveness and to learning disabilities.
Recommended Citation
Solomon, Kenneth Gerald, "Physical Attractiveness in Learning Disabled and non Learning Disabled Fourth and Fifth Graders" (1996). Theses. 1455.
https://digitalcommons.lindenwood.edu/theses/1455
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