This report of a study of 36 adults with visual impairments found that self-esteem was related to three self-report measures of skills: dependence on others, difficulty, and motivation to learn. Relationships were found between educational level and self-esteem, educational level and the three measures of skills, and employment status and motivation to learn.
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