“WHO AM I?” – A REFLECTIVE EXPERIENCE ON THE SENSE OF SELF OF INTELLECTUALLY CHALLENGED ADOLESCENTS WITHIN FAMILIAL RELATIONSHIPS

Christene LOUW; Herman GROBLER; Richard COWDEN

Article Details

“WHO AM I?” – A REFLECTIVE EXPERIENCE ON THE SENSE OF SELF OF INTELLECTUALLY CHALLENGED ADOLESCENTS WITHIN FAMILIAL RELATIONSHIPS

Authors:

Christene LOUW | Herman GROBLER | Richard COWDEN

Main Topics:

Sociology and anthropology

Journal:

The Eurasia Proceedings of Educational and Social Sciences 2017 Vol.7, pp.192-202

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

9/2017

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2000658855

Abstract:

 


This
study explored intellectually challenged adolescents’ experiences of their
sense of self within familial relationships. 
An embedded, mixed methods approach was used – semi-structured
interviews were conducted with 12 adolescents, who also completed an emotional
intelligence measure, the BarOn Emotional Quotient Inventory: Youth Version.
The participants’ scores indicated average emotional intelligence, supporting
their capacity to recognize, understand, and manage emotions experienced by the
self and others.  The adolescents
provided corroborating qualitative evidence that they recognized the influence
of family relationships, and positive and negative broader social experiences
(e.g. peers in school) on their sense of self. 
Exploration and self-reflection facilitated the formation of strong,
stable selves, and creates awareness that some adolescents need supportive
reinforcement to construct a positive sense of self.  

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Article Details

“WHO AM I?” – A REFLECTIVE EXPERIENCE ON THE SENSE OF SELF OF INTELLECTUALLY CHALLENGED ADOLESCENTS WITHIN FAMILIAL RELATIONSHIPS

Authors: Christene LOUW | Herman GROBLER | Richard COWDEN

Main Topics: Sociology and anthropology

Journal: The Eurasia Proceedings of Educational and Social Sciences 2017 Vol.7, pp.192-202

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 9/2017

Document Language: Turkish

Document ID (Org No.): 2000658855

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Authors:

Christene LOUW | Herman GROBLER | Richard COWDEN

Main Topics:

Sociology and anthropology

Journal:

The Eurasia Proceedings of Educational and Social Sciences 2017 Vol.7, pp.192-202

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

9/2017

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2000658855