Self-esteem and Depression in Adolescent Diabetic Girls

摘要: This investigation was designed to examine self-esteem and depression in diabetic adolescent girls. One hundred nondiabetic girls age 12—16 105 were administered the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale Beck Depression Inventory. Results indicated no significant difference between scores. Diabetic showed significantly more than Close examination of results revealed that, fact, very similar. A major finding that group expressed primarily through physiologic symptoms as seen vital scores, rather pessimism, indecision-inhibition, or self-debasement measures depression. interpreted mean did not manifest deeper but, rather, a greater awareness their status. Diabetes emerged focus for expression normal conflicts. The importance integrating developmental issues into treatment plans patients is emphasized.