Table 6. Adjusted odds ratios of likelihood of low self-concept scores by disability typea.
| Total self-concept scoreb | BEH | INT | PHY | FRE | POP | HAP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| adj ORsc | adj ORs | adj ORs | adj ORs | adj ORs | adj ORs | ||
| (95% CI) | (95% CI) | (95% CI) | (95% CI) | (95% CI) | (95% CI) | (95% CI) | |
| Disability diagnosis | 1.37* (1.06–1.76) | 1.23* (1.05–1.44) | 1.56* (1.30–1.88) | 0.85 (0.69–1.03) | 0.95 (0.78–1.16) | 1.38* (1.17–1.63) | 0.74* (0.61–0.89) |
| SpLD | 1.49* (1.04–2.14) | 1.08 (0.85–1.37) | 2.23* (1.70–2.90) | 0.72* (0.54–0.96) | 0.89 (0.67–1.18) | 0.99 (0.76–1.30) | 0.86 (0.66–1.13) |
| PSD | 1.43 (0.98–2.08) | 0.91 (0.71–1.16) | 0.94 (0.71–1.25) | 1.30 (0.97–1.74) | 1.00 (0.75–1.34) | 1.44* (1.12–1.85) | 0.64* (0.48–0.85) |
| LD | 1.38 (0.80–2.40) | 1.66* (1.15–2.40) | 1.95* (1.28–2.97) | 0.83 (0.53–1.30) | 0.77 (0.50–1.20) | 1.30 (0.88–1.91) | 0.72 (0.47–1.11) |
| SLCN | 1.24 (0.65–2.37) | 1.28 (0.84–1.95) | 1.17 (0.72–1.92) | 0.68 (0.40–1.15) | 0.59 (0.35–1.00) | 1.70* (1.10–2.63) | 1.31 (0.82–2.10) |
| EBD | 2.97* (1.49–5.97) | 2.04* (1.25–3.30) | 1.06 (0.62–1.80) | 1.17 (0.42–1.31) | 0.96 (0.55–1.70) | 1.38 (0.83–2.28) | 0.56* (0.32–0.98) |
| ASD | 1.47 (0.66–3.28) | 0.99 (0.59–1.68) | 1.09 (0.59–1.99) | 0.88 (0.47–1.65) | 0.98 (0.53–1.81) | 3.40* (1.96–5.91) | 0.82 (0.45–1.52) |
a Multi-level logistic regression analyses were used to identify associations between disability diagnoses and self-concept scores, adjusting for individual (SES, Income, gender and self- reported episodes of bullying) and school level factors (DEIS status and gender mix of school). Weighting based on a minimum information algorithm calculated by the Economic and Social Research Institute was used in all of the analyses;
b as measured by the Piers-Harris Children’s Self-Concept Scale- 2nd Edition;
c adj OR = adjusted odds ratio; BEH = behavioural adjustment; INT = intellectual/School Status; PHY = physical appearance; FRE = freedom from anxiety; POP = popularity; HAP = happiness and satisfaction; PSD = physical and sensory disability; SpLD = specific learning difficulties; LD = learning disability; EBD = emotional behavioural disorder; SLCN = speech, language and communication needs; ASD = autistic spectrum disorder.
* = p<0.05.