What is the role of self-esteem in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis under a conservative treatment?

Abstract

Self-esteem is defined as a “positive or negative orientation toward oneself” or “a feeling of self-appreciation” (Rosenberg, 1965). In AIS literature, there are contrasting results about the relation between Self-esteem and treatments (Masso et al., 2002; Zhang et al, 2011). Evaluating any correlations between Self-esteem with Health Related Quality of Life (HRQOL) and Body Satisfaction in adolescents with IS.