ERIC Number: EJ1110432
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2016
Pages: 15
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A Qualitative Investigation of Fifth- and Sixth-Grade Students' Attitudes towards Intellectual Disability
Beaulieu-Bergeron, Rebecca; Morin, Diane
International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, v63 n5 p514-528 2016
Research suggests that attitudes of typically developing children towards intellectual disability (ID) play an important role in the social integration and acceptance of children with IDs. To date, however, few studies have investigated children's attitudes towards ID. The primary objective of this study was to examine the cognitive, affective, and behavioural components of children's attitudes towards ID. Thirty-nine (14 boys, 25 girls) fifth- and sixth-grade elementary school students participated in the study. Seven focus groups were created in five different schools. Results suggested that inaccurate beliefs and negative emotions regarding ID may contribute to social and school integration problems experienced by children with IDs. The findings of the present study could be useful for the development of education and awareness programs that promote the development of more positive attitudes towards ID.
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Grade 5, Grade 6, Student Attitudes, Affective Behavior, Elementary School Students, Focus Groups, Misconceptions, Emotional Response, Peer Acceptance, Foreign Countries, Familiarity, Semi Structured Interviews, Qualitative Research, Cognitive Processes, Child Behavior
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Grade 5; Intermediate Grades; Middle Schools; Elementary Education; Grade 6
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Canada
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