Title
MAGIC WORKS (motivating activities geared-to instilling confidence - Wonderful opportunities to raise kid's self-esteem)
Abbreviated Journal Title
Educ. Train. Dev. Disabil.
Keywords
STUDENTS; CHILDREN; Education, Special; Rehabilitation
Abstract
This study investigates use of magic tricks to increase self-esteem and self-confidence of children with disabilities. Twenty-six children with various disabilities at both elementary and secondary levels volunteered for the study. Participants were taught various magic tricks and were given weeks of practice time to Perfect their presentation prior to performing for others. Pre- and post-test measures of self-esteem and self-confidence were determined using the Self-Image domain from the Self-Confidence dimension on the Student Self-Concept Scale. Overall results indicate that a statistical increase in self-esteem and self-confidence was noted for the entire group at the end of the study. Significance of results and their implications are discussed.
Journal Title
Education and Training in Developmental Disabilities
Volume
38
Issue/Number
4
Publication Date
1-1-2003
Document Type
Article; Proceedings Paper
Language
English
First Page
441
Last Page
450
WOS Identifier
ISSN
0013-1237
Recommended Citation
"MAGIC WORKS (motivating activities geared-to instilling confidence - Wonderful opportunities to raise kid's self-esteem)" (2003). Faculty Bibliography 2000s. 3739.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/facultybib2000/3739