A Randomized Controlled Trial of a ‘Buddy’ Programme to Improve Children's Attitudes Toward the Disabled

Armstrong, R. B.; Rosenbaum, Peter; King, Susanne

doi:10.1111/j.1469-8749.1987.tb02486.x

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“…3,45,51,53,65-2 instruments Responsiveness was not formally described for any of the instruments. However, four instruments were used in intervention studies [55][56][57][58][59] (Table II) with pretest and posttest measures.…”

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“…The effectiveness of a given intervention may be assessed by measuring attitudes before and after the implementation of the intervention. This type of methodology was employed in five studies [55][56][57][58][59] using four different instruments (Acceptance Scale, CATCH, PATHS, and Personal Attribute Inventory for Children). The interventions used in those studies focused mainly on direct contact between children with disabilities and their peers, which was considered as the most effective technique to modify attitudes towards peers with disabilities.…”

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Measuring children's attitudes towards peers with disabilities: a review of instruments

Vignes

Coley²,

Grandjean³

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This study aimed to identify instruments for measuring children's attitudes towards their peers with disabilities that are suitable for use in epidemiological studies and to report on their psychometric properties. A literature review was conducted to identify instruments measuring at least one of the three components of children's attitudes (affective, behavioural, or cognitive measures) towards peers with disabilities and which are intended for self-completion by children. Criteria used to appraise these instruments were appropriateness, acceptability, validity, reliability, internal consistency, and test-retest reliability. Of the 19 instruments matching the inclusion criteria, 16 measured only one attitude component (affective, n=4; behavioural, n=5; cognitive, n=7); one measured cognitive and behavioural components; and two (Acceptance Scale and ChedokeMcMaster Attitudes Towards Children with Handicaps Scale [CATCH]) measured all three components. The majority of instruments, and those most widely used, were developed in the 1970s and 80s and so do not cover some aspects relevant to current culture, although they are still being used in research. Acceptable levels of validity and reliability were reported. Detailed descriptions of the initial validation process were available for the Acceptance Scale, Adjective Checklist, CATCH, and Peer Attitudes Towards the Handicapped Scale. The Acceptance Scale and CATCH seem to be the most complete instruments among those identified as they include all three attitude components and have appropriate psychometric properties.In the past three decades, policies on inclusive education have resulted in increased integration of children with disabilities into mainstream schools. Inclusive education encourages the acceptance of children with disabilities by their non-disabled peers and can bring about social benefits for all pupils. Negative peer attitudes are commonly considered to be a major barrier to full social inclusion of students with disabilities in schools. 1 Therefore, it is important to promote positive attitudes towards these children and to be able to measure the effects of interventions designed to encourage attitude change.Conceptually, attitudes are thought to be multidimensional, 2 and composed of affective, behavioural, and cognitive components. The affective component addresses feelings and emotional reactions, the behavioural component relates to actual or intended behaviour, and the cognitive component reflects beliefs and knowledge. 3-5 Different approaches have been used to measure attitudes towards people with disabilities, including: (1) direct methods, such as opinion surveys, sociometric techniques, adjective checklists, semantic differential scales, summed rating scales, or social distance scales; 2,4 and (2) indirect methods, such as behavioural observations in which respondents are either unaware that they are being observed, or are unaware of the reason they are being observed. 2 The aim of this article is to present a review of self-completion ...

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Measuring children's attitudes towards peers with disabilities: a review of instruments

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Grandjean³

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“…Cabe reseñar la tendencia general de los estudios analizados a mostrar mejores actitudes por parte de las chicas (Armstrong, Rousenbaum, & King, 1987;Hutzler et al, 2007;Liu, Kudláček, & Ješina, 2010;Reina, López, Jiménez, García Calvo, & Hutzler, 2011;Slininger et al, 2000;Xafopoulos et al, 2009).…”

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“…Armstrong et al (1987) afirmaron en su estudio que el 17% de la muestra mostró un descenso en las puntuaciones del postest. Por su parte, Hutzler et al (2007) encontraron un descenso significativo en las puntuaciones de las chicas en la subescala afectiva.…”

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Review of programs aimed at awareness of disability through physical activity and sport in school-aged children

Rello¹,

Puerta²

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ResumenEl presente artículo describe y analiza los programas educativos de sensibilización hacia las personas con discapacidad en el ámbito de la actividad físico deportiva, y en edad escolar, que han sido publicados entre los años 1980 y 2012, diferenciando entre contextos educativos, contextos recreativo/sociales y contextos deportivos. Las bases de datos electrónicas SportDiscus, PubMed, PsycINFO y ERIC fueron consultadas. Se identificaron 19 estudios, de ellos el 84,2% utilizó el contacto directo como técnica de intervención, 42,1% la información, 42,1% el contacto indirecto, 31,6% la simulación y 26,3% los grupos de discusión. En total, 17 estudios obtuvieron resultados positivos, 2 no produjeron modificación alguna y ninguno fomentó actitudes negativas. Los efectos positivos de la intervención y la perdurabilidad de sus modificaciones parecen relacionados con el tiempo de intervención. Se observan ciertas limitaciones en los estudios analizados que generan la necesidad de futuras investigaciones y programas de intervención desde la actividad físico deportiva.Palabras clave: Actitudes, personas con discapacidad, educación física, deporte, intervención, niños. AbstractThis article describes and analyses the educational awareness programs regarding people with disabilities in the area of physical activity and sports, which were carried out in schoolchildren and were published between 1980 and 2012, differentiating between educational contexts, recreational/social contexts, and sporting contexts. The following electronic databases were consulted: SportDiscus, PubMed, PsycINFO and ERIC. Of the 19 studies found, 84.2% utilised direct contact as an intervention technique, 42.1% used information, 42.1% used indirect contact, 31.6% used simulation, and 26.3% used discussion groups. In total, 17 studies had positive results, 2 did not produce any modification, and none fostered negative attitudes. The positive effects of the intervention and the perpetuation of its changes seem related to duration of the intervention. Certain limitations are observed in the analysed studies which result in the need for further research and intervention programs through physical activity and sports.

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“…What would have been interesting -and what should be pursued in future attitudes research -is to explore whether, as we found, changes in children's attitudes are mirrored by changes in parents' attitudes. 4 Were this to be found in other studies it would enhance the argument in favour of experiential learning about differences being an integral part of the fabric of schoolaged children's curriculum. Qualitative exploration of the nature and mechanisms of such child-to-parent transmission would also provide fascinating new insights into social learning.…”

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A Randomized Controlled Trial of a ‘Buddy’ Programme to Improve Children's Attitudes Toward the Disabled

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Measuring children's attitudes towards peers with disabilities: a review of instruments

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