Importance of Social Support in the Adjustment of Children with Learning Problems.

Wenz-Gross, Melodie; Siperstein, Gary N.

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ERIC Number: EJ542672

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Publication Date: 1997

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Importance of Social Support in the Adjustment of Children with Learning Problems.

Wenz-Gross, Melodie; Siperstein, Gary N.

Exceptional Children, v63 n2 p183-93 Win 1997

This study of 40 children with learning disabilities or mild cognitive delays and 66 children without disabilities (grades 4-6) examined social networks, social supports, friendships, and adjustment. Results indicated that, compared to nondisabled children, the children with learning problems turned to their family less for problem-solving support and to peers less for all types of support. (Author/CR)

Descriptors: Emotional Adjustment, Family Relationship, Friendship, Intermediate Grades, Learning Disabilities, Peer Acceptance, Peer Relationship, Problem Solving, Social Networks, Social Support Groups, Student Adjustment

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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