The Influence of Parental Attitude on the Self-Esteem of Students with Visual Impairment in Selected Middle Schools of Dessie City, Ethiopia
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The purpose of the study was to examine the influence of parental attitudes on the self-esteem of students with visual impairment in selected middle schools of Dessie city administration. Students with visual impairments often face compounded psychosocial challenges. Therefore, supportive parenting is essential for their emotional and academic development. A quantitative research approach was used, employing a descriptive survey design The sample consisted of a total of 306 students with visual impairments and their parents, selected using purposive and comprehensive sampling strategies across twenty two middle schools. Data was collected using questionnaires. Descriptive statistics (such as frequencies, mean and standard deviation) and inferential statistics (such as Correlation and liner regression analysis) techniques were used to analyze data. The study found that parental attitude positively and significantly correlated to students with visual impairments self esteem (r = .505, p < .01). In addition,parental attitude had a positive linearly significant predictive value for self esteem of students with visual impairment (B= .270, p=0.001<0.05). Furthermore, regression analysis indicated that parental attitude significantly predicted self-esteem, accounting for 25.5% of its variance The study recommends students with visual impairments need to develop positive and caring relationship with their parents, friends and significant others which promote their self esteem. Moreover, these findings stress the vital role that parental conduct and emotional support play in determining the psychological health of students with visually impairment. The study recommends that parents of students with visual impairments cultivate supportive, encouraging, and respectful relationships with their children. Positive parental reinforcement can play a crucial role in enhancing self-confidence and emotional resilience.
