Importance of Perceived Similarity in Improving Children's Attitudes toward Mentally Retarded Peers.

Siperstein, Gary N.; Chatillon, Alice C.

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ERIC Number: EJ261678

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1982-Mar

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Importance of Perceived Similarity in Improving Children's Attitudes toward Mentally Retarded Peers.

Siperstein, Gary N.; Chatillon, Alice C.

American Journal of Mental Deficiency, v86 n5 p453-58 Mar 1982

Effects of perceived similarity on 96 fifth- and sixth-grade children's attitudes toward mentally retarded peers were examined. Results showed that children responded more positively toward a retarded target who was depicted as similar to them than toward one who was not. (Author)

Descriptors: Intermediate Grades, Mainstreaming, Mental Retardation, Peer Acceptance, Peer Relationship, Sex Differences, Student Attitudes

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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