Weiss, JonathanBebko, James M.2014-10-222014-10-222008Weiss, J., & Bebko, J. M. (2008). Participation in Special Olympics and change in athlete self-concept over 42 months. Journal on Developmental Disabilities, 14(3), 1-8.http://hdl.handle.net/10315/27980The present study investigated changes in the self-concept of 49 athletes with intellectual disabilities participating in traditional Special Olympics over a 42-month period. Athletes were interviewed to assess their perceived general self-worth, physical competence and social acceptance, and involvement in Special Olympics, which was operationalized through an overall standard score combining a number of components. After controlling for baseline levels of self-worth and involvement in Special Olympics, changes in involvement in Special Olympics predicted improved general self-worth. After adjustment for baseline levels of perceived physical competence and involvement in Special Olympics, changes in involvement in Special Olympics predicted perceived physical competence at 42 months.en-USCC0 1.0 UniversalSpecial Olympicsathlete self-conceptself-worthphysical competencesocial acceptancelongitudinal studyArticlehttp://www.oadd.org/index.php?page=572http://oadd.org/http://www.oadd.org/index.php?page=574