International Journal of Advanced Research and Publications (2456-9992)

Physical Motor Deficiency In Adolescence - A Psychological Profile From The Development Perspective

Volume 3 - Issue 4, April 2019 Edition
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Author(s)
Marinela Rusu
Keywords
adolescence, depression, personality, physical motor deficiency.
Abstract
This paper addresses, both theoretically and experimentally, the complex problem of teenagers with physical motor deficiency (PMD). Is presented first the etiology and define the specialty terms regarding physical, motor impairment. In order to outline the psychological profile of teenagers from the perspective of personality development, a methodological investigation was carried out, involving the application of a set of psychological tests with deep resonance within the personality (Woodworth-Mathews / WM Personality Inventory, Introversion-Extraversion-Neurosis / Eysenck Test, Depression-Anxiety Questionnaire / DE-AN). The statistical results obtained in the two groups of teenage girls who participated in the experiment (basic group - teens with PMD and the control group - teens without physical deficiencies) are presented and compared. The interpretation of the obtained results gives us interesting data on the special psychological profile of people with physical deficiency. The elements of novelty and interest were followed. The findings of the investigation highlight the need to seriously address the PMD issue in terms of social integration, psychological counseling for these young people but also to change as far as possible the perception and attitude of society towards physical disability. The experimental analysis presented here is enrolled in a more comprehensive project on teenagehood deficiency, conducted by the author in previous years.
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