Difference of Self-identity Levels between Strabismus Patients and Normal Controls
Korean Journal of Ophthalmology
; : 410-415, 2016.
Article
in English
| WPRIM (Western Pacific)
| ID: wpr-92513
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
To evaluate differences in self-identity in patients diagnosed with strabismus, patients who underwent strabismus surgery, and healthy control individuals.METHODS:
Self-identity testing was done during a military service physical examination. There were three subject groups subjects with strabismus (group 1), subjects who had undergone corrective strabismus surgery (group 2), and subjects free of strabismus (group 3). The self-identity test was comprised of six sub-sections (subjectivity, self-acceptance, future confidence, goal orientation, initiative, and familiarity). Statistical significance of the sub-sections was compared across the three groups. Correlations in age at the time of surgery and across the six sub-sections were investigated in group 2.RESULTS:
A total of 351 subjects were enrolled in the study; 96 subjects were in group 1, 108 subjects were in group 2, and 147 subjects were in group 3. Significant differences were evident in subjectivity, self-acceptance, initiative and familiarity between groups 1 and 3. No significant differences were found between groups 2 and 3. In group 2, statistical significance was evident between age at surgery and initiative and familiarity (r = −0.333, p < 0.001; r = −0.433, p < 0.001, respectively).CONCLUSIONS:
Self-identity is greater in non-strabismus subjects than strabismus subjects. Correction of strabismus may increase self-identity levels.
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Health context:
Sustainable Health Agenda for the Americas
Health problem:
Goal 9: Noncommunicable diseases and mental health
Database:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Self Concept
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Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures
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Strabismus
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Retrospective Studies
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Eye Movements
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Facial Expression
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Oculomotor Muscles
Type of study:
Observational study
Limits:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Korean Journal of Ophthalmology
Year:
2016
Document type:
Article