ERIC Number: EJ1385912
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 13
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1034-912X
EISSN: EISSN-1465-346X
Humanity-Oriented Character Strengths as Differential Predictors of Stigma towards People with Special Educational Needs
Datu, Jesus Alfonso; Tang, Robert; Xiaoying, Wu
International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, v70 n4 p444-456 2023
Studies have consistently shown that character strengths predict well-being and positive psychological outcomes. However, there is sparse research on how these strengths relate to stigma towards individuals with special educational needs (SEN). This study addresses this gap through exploring the link of using humanity-oriented strengths (i.e., kindness, love, and social intelligence) to stigma and acceptance towards people with SEN via a cross-sectional design. A survey packet containing questionnaires about kindness, love, social intelligence, and stigma towards SEN, was administered to 210 Filipino undergraduate students. Results showed that gender positively predicted stigma towards SEN. Kindness negatively predicted stigma even after controlling for the effects of age and gender. Results suggest that promoting opportunities to cultivate kindness might serve as valuable approach to reduce negative and discriminatory attitude towards people with special needs.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Undergraduate Students, Private Colleges, Students with Disabilities, Special Education, Attitudes toward Disabilities, Value Judgment, Social Values, Social Attitudes, Student Attitudes, Gender Differences, Peer Acceptance, Predictor Variables, Altruism, Caring, Empathy
Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers - Location: Philippines (Manila)
Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A