An evaluation survey of self-concept issues in adult clients undergoing limb reconstruction procedures

Asset ownership and health and mental health functioning among AIDS-orphaned adolescents: Findings from a randomized clinical trial in rural Uganda

“…In the analysis for this paper, the total scores of the TSCS are standardized using t-scores, which have a mean of 50 and a standard deviation of 10. T-scores are useful in comparing results across studies (Limb, 2004). Higher TSCS score represents higher self-concept and self-esteem, hence better mental health functioning.…”

A study investigating the relationships between self-esteem and body-esteem in adult males and females undergoing limb reconstruction procedures

“…A survey by Limb (2004a) identified that there were numerous self-concept problems experienced by these individuals and in particular their overall self-esteem and body-image scores were problematic. A further correlational study by Limb (2004b) identified significant relationships between these two concepts identifying that the better the person felt about their body the higher was their self-esteem, in addition it was also identified that higher levels of self-esteem were associated with a greater level of satisfaction with their behaviour.…”

An examination of the relationships between body-image, self-esteem and behaviour in adult clients undergoing limb reconstruction procedures

“…In particular, Jauernig (1990) and Bryant (1998) feel that the appearance of the frame or seeing the device attached to the limb can incite such a response. With reference to the client's perception of the body a survey undertaken by Limb (2004) identified that physical scores calculated using the Tennessee self-concept scale (Fitts and Warren, 1996) were on average quite low, and in 31.0% of cases poor, indicating that body image may be a problem for this group of clients.…”

“…Lerner and Jovanovic (1990) cite a number of studies that link body-image with self-esteem, and Freedman (1990) and Olsen et al (1991) identify that the inter-dependence of these concepts means that a distortion in one may affect the other. In a survey undertaken by Limb (2004) using the TSCS it was identified that, as well as the physical aspects of the self-concept, scores were also below average in the total score and in the family, personal, work and social sub-scores. However, whilst scores for each of these variables was low, no statistical testing of any relationships was undertaken so it is not possible to identify the extent to which one aspect of the self may be related to/affect others in this group of clients.…”

“…The study by Limb (2004) identified that individuals undergoing limb reconstruction had problems relating to behavioural aspects of their self-concept. The group mean score was below average and 31.0% had scores that were poor thus indicating a poor perception of their behaviour or the way they function.…”