Abstract
There is evidence suggesting that the way a group is described and viewed can impact on the selfconcept and self-esteem of the members of that group. People with a learning disability have often been perceived in negative ways by others and they may also use downwards comparison themselves, i.e. comparing themselves favourably to others perceived to be inferior, in order to increase their own self-esteem.
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