Korean J Ophthalmol.  2016 Dec;30(6):410-415. 10.3341/kjo.2016.30.6.410.

Difference of Self-identity Levels between Strabismus Patients and Normal Controls

• Kim Y
• Kim C
• Kim S
• Han Y
• Chung I
• Seo S
• Park J
• Yoo J

• KMID: 2373998
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3341/kjo.2016.30.6.410

Abstract

PURPOSE
To evaluate differences in self-identity in patients diagnosed with strabismus, patients who underwent strabismus surgery, and healthy control individuals.
METHODS
Self-identity testing was done during a military service physical examination. There were three subject groups: subjects with strabismus (group 1), subjects who had undergone corrective strabismus surgery (group 2), and subjects free of strabismus (group 3). The self-identity test was comprised of six sub-sections (subjectivity, self-acceptance, future confidence, goal orientation, initiative, and familiarity). Statistical significance of the sub-sections was compared across the three groups. Correlations in age at the time of surgery and across the six sub-sections were investigated in group 2.
RESULTS
A total of 351 subjects were enrolled in the study; 96 subjects were in group 1, 108 subjects were in group 2, and 147 subjects were in group 3. Significant differences were evident in subjectivity, self-acceptance, initiative and familiarity between groups 1 and 3. No significant differences were found between groups 2 and 3. In group 2, statistical significance was evident between age at surgery and initiative and familiarity (r = −0.333, p < 0.001; r = −0.433, p < 0.001, respectively).
CONCLUSIONS
Self-identity is greater in non-strabismus subjects than strabismus subjects. Correction of strabismus may increase self-identity levels.

Keyword

Adolescent; Self-identity; Strabismus

MeSH Terms

Adolescent
Adult
Eye Movements/*physiology
*Facial Expression
Female
Humans
Male
Oculomotor Muscles/*physiopathology/surgery
Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures
Retrospective Studies
*Self Concept
Strabismus/physiopathology/*psychology/surgery

Figure

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  Fig. 1 (A) Scatterplot of the correlation between age at surgery and the scores of initiative subsection scores (r = -0.333, p < 0.001). (B) Scatterplot of the correlation between age at surgery and familiarity subsection scores (r= −0.433, p < 0.001).

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