SELF-EFFICACY AND INTERNALIZED PSYCHOLOGICAL PROBLEMS IN PHYSICALLY DISABLED ADOLESCENTS

Abstract

The restriction on an individual’s physical functioning, mobility and other functions of daily living pertains to impact one’s life in many aspects. But psychological buildups are of more important in order to adjust with physical disability in routine life. The current study stressed on to explore the relationship between self-efficacy and internalized psychological problems (depression, anxiety and stress) in physically disabled adolescents and find the gender differences in self-efficacy and internalized psychological problems. The sample was consisted of 100 adolescents (50 males and 50 females-age ranging from 13 to 17 years) were selected from the special educational institutes of physically disabled adolescents, Lahore. The Generalized Self-Efficacy Scale (Schwarzer & Jerusalem, 1993), DASS-21 (Lovibond & Lovibond, 1995) and Demographic Form was used in this research to measure the variables. The data was analyzed through SPSS and Pearson Product Coefficient Correlation and independent sample t-test were used. Results showed the significant negative correlation between self-efficacy and internalized psychological problems. Gender differences were significant on self-efficacy and internalized psychological problems.