Physical Stigma and Academic Performance as Factors Affecting Children's First Impressions of Handicapped Peers.

Siperstein, Gary N.; Gottlieb, Jay

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Publication Date: 1977

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Physical Stigma and Academic Performance as Factors Affecting Children's First Impressions of Handicapped Peers

Siperstein, Gary N.; Gottlieb, Jay

American Journal of Mental Deficiency, 81, 5, 455-62, Mar 77

Examined were the effects of physical appearance and academic performance on the attitude toward handicapped children of 72 fourth- and fifth-grade students. (Author/CL)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Attitudes toward Disabilities, Elementary Education, Exceptional Child Research, Handicapped Children, Peer Acceptance, Peer Relationship, Student Attitudes

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