Social adaptation of children with mild intellectual disability : effects of partial integration within primary school classes


Autoria(s): Santich, Marjorie; Kavanagh, David J.
Data(s)

01/07/1997

Resumo

Examined the social adaptation of 32 children in grades 3–6 with mild intellectual disability: 13 Ss were partially integrated into regular primary school classes and 19 Ss were full-time in separate classes. Sociometric status was assessed using best friend and play rating measures. Consistent with previous research, children with intellectual disability were less socially accepted than were a matched group of 32 children with no learning disabilities. Children in partially integrated classes received more play nominations than those in separate classes, but had no greater acceptance as a best friend. On teachers' reports, disabled children had higher levels of inappropriate social behaviours, but there was no significant difference in appropriate behaviours. Self-assessments by integrated children were more negative than those by children in separate classes, and their peer-relationship satisfaction was lower. Ratings by disabled children of their satisfaction with peer relationships were associated with ratings of appropriate social skills by themselves and their teachers, and with self-ratings of negative behaviour. The study confirmed that partial integration can have negative consequences for children with an intellectual disability.

Identificador

http://eprints.qut.edu.au/29203/

Publicador

Taylor & Francis

Relação

DOI:10.1080/00050069708257365

Santich, Marjorie & Kavanagh, David J. (1997) Social adaptation of children with mild intellectual disability : effects of partial integration within primary school classes. Australian Psychologist, 32(2), pp. 126-130.

Fonte

Faculty of Health; Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation; School of Psychology & Counselling

Palavras-Chave #170103 Educational Psychology #130312 Special Education and Disability #mild intellectual disability #social acceptance #peer relationships
Tipo

Journal Article