The self-perceptions of 44 first and second grade Israeli children with learning disabilities (LD) and their 36 nondisabled classmates were assessed. LD children were found to have a greater positive bias and lower self-perception in the cognitive competence domain and similar perceptions as nondisabled peers of peer acceptance despite…

This study of third-grade and fourth-grade children with (n=59) and without (n=57) learning disabilities found that LD students perceived themselves as less competent in the areas of intelligence, academic skills, behavior, and social acceptance. Contrary to expectations, subjects' self-perceptions were not affected by the choice of LD or general…

Examines children's perception of themselves and their social world when experiencing academic failure. Studies showed that after academic failure various groups demonstrated higher levels of disruptive and hyperactive behaviors, reported more loneliness, less coherence, and lower peer acceptance than others. Discusses the possible impact on…