@article{MarkwickSage, author = {Markwick, A. and Sage, J.}, title = {Self-image and people with learning disabilities}, series = {British Journal of Nursing, Vol. 6, No. 2 (1997), pp. 99-102. [Online ISSN 2052-2819] [doi.org/10.12968/bjon.1997.6.2.99]}, journal = {British Journal of Nursing, Vol. 6, No. 2 (1997), pp. 99-102. [Online ISSN 2052-2819] [doi.org/10.12968/bjon.1997.6.2.99]}, abstract = {Self-image arises from a complex interaction of intrinsic and extrinsic factors. This article explores the importance of people with a learning disability attaining a positive self-image. It discusses the effect of society's perception of people with learning disabilities, and questions the willingness of the community to accept such people in a non-judgmental way. It argues that staff caring for this client group have a vital role to play in how people with learning disabilities are perceived by others and discusses the effects that a market philosophy (Fromm, 1978) and the popular media have on society regarding people with learning disabilities. Self-worth is important to everyone; however, the article concludes that a person with a learning disability is seriously disadvantaged in this respect. This aspect of care therefore requires insight, support and skills on the part of those healthcare professionals caring for this client group.}, language = {en} }