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AN OBSERVATIONAL STUDY OF THE SOCIAL ADJUSTMENT OF SPINA BIFIDA CHILDREN IN INTEGRATED SETTINGS
Author(s) -
TIN LOW GUAT,
TEASDALE G. R.
Publication year - 1985
Publication title -
british journal of educational psychology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.557
H-Index - 95
eISSN - 2044-8279
pISSN - 0007-0998
DOI - 10.1111/j.2044-8279.1985.tb02610.x
Subject(s) - spina bifida , psychology , developmental psychology , observational study , peer acceptance , social relation , peer group , social psychology , pediatrics , medicine , pathology
S ummary . Eight spina bifida children of average academic ability attending regular primary schools were matched with controls and systematically observed in the playground during recess and lunch breaks. The disabled had significantly fewer interactions overall, interacted with fewer people, and spent more time alone or in dyads. Peers initiated significantly fewer interactions with the disabled, thus suggesting lower levels of acceptance. Underlying patterns of interaction also appeared to differ, especially in terms of setting and length. The disabled also interacted less with opposite sex peers.