Prevalence of dyslexia related to mental health problems and character strengths among primary school students in northwest China
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Objective: This study aimed to examine the prevalence of dyslexia, mental health problems, and character strengths among primary school students in northwest China. Method: test were used to compare continuous and categorical variables between students with and without dyslexia. Results: The estimated prevalence of dyslexia ranged from 4.9% to 6.9% and was highly prevalent among boys. Students with dyslexia reported statistically higher mean scores for emotional symptoms, conduct behaviours, internalizing and externalising problems, as well as total difficulties. Conversely, they exhibited lower levels of prosocial behaviour, expressed lower self-esteem, and reported higher instances of being bullied. Additionally, the prevalences of depression and anxiety symptoms were 36.5% and 26.3%, respectively, among dyslexic students. Signature strengths among students with dyslexia included appreciation of beauty and excellence, love, hope, forgiveness, and judgement. Conclusions: These findings underscore dyslexia's impact on mental health and academic performance in China. Implementing character strength-focused interventions could enhance well-being and academic outcomes among dyslexic primary school students.
Source: Australian Journal of Psychology
Authors: Weiyan Feng, Rassamee Chotipanvithayakul, Hongyu Liu
Institutions: Prince of Songkla University, Ningxia Medical University
Language: English
Subfield: Developmental and Educational Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $2,500
Funder: Ningxia Medical University
OpenAlex ID: W4402425556