Altering Attitudes toward the Mentally Handicapped through Print and Nonprint Media.

Bauer, Carolyn J.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ322452

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Publication Date: 1985

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Altering Attitudes toward the Mentally Handicapped through Print and Nonprint Media.

Bauer, Carolyn J.; And Others

School Library Media Quarterly, v13 n2 p110-14 Spr 1985

Investigates effects of media on attitudes of fourth- and seventh-grade students toward mentally handicapped using three treatments and discussion at each grade level. One group viewed "The Hayburners"; companion book was read to another group; third was exposed to both book and film; control group did neither. (17 references) (EJS)

Descriptors: Analysis of Variance, Attitude Change, Attitude Measures, Attitudes toward Disabilities, Books, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Grade 4, Grade 7, Instructional Films, Mainstreaming, Mental Retardation, Research Methodology, Student Attitudes, Tables (Data)

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Media Staff; Practitioners

Language: English

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