The attitudes and friendship intentions of children in United Kingdom mainstream schools towards peers with physical or intellectual disabilities

Laws, Glynis; Kelly, Elaine

doi:10.1080/10349120500086298

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“…This finding is in line with Swaim and Morgan's (2001) but in contrast to Campbell et al's (2004) study. Laws and Kelly (2005) hold the view that it is a mistake to believe that by explaining a condition to children their attitudes can change. It is not very likely that a brief educational message will change views and beliefs that have been developed over long periods of time.…”

Section: Effect Of Information Type and Source Of Information On Attimentioning

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Attitudes and Behavioural Intentions of Typically Developing Adolescents towards a Hypothetical Peer with Asperger Syndrome

Fleva¹

2014

WJE

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This study examines the attitudes and the behavioural intentions of typically developing (TD) adolescents towards a hypothetical peer with Asperger syndrome (AS). Participants (N= 179, M age= 13.7 years) viewed two Powerpoint presentations one of a TD male target and one of a male target with AS. The target with AS was introduced either with descriptive or combined information delivered either by a hypothetical friend or by a hypothetical teacher. Attitudes and behavioural intentions were assessed by the administration of the Shared Activities Questionnaire and the Adjective Checklist. Results yielded that participants were more positive towards the TD target than towards the target with AS. Regarding the target with AS, there was no significant overall advantage of either information type whereas the friend rather than the teacher source triggered more positive responses. Limitations and suggestions for future research are discussed.

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Section: Effect Of Information Type and Source Of Information On Attimentioning

confidence: 99%

Attitudes and Behavioural Intentions of Typically Developing Adolescents towards a Hypothetical Peer with Asperger Syndrome

Fleva¹

2014

WJE

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“…Laws and Kelly (2005) found that a significant number of children who were classified as having average to positive attitudes toward children with physical impairments nevertheless did not have inclusive behavioral intentions toward a hypothetical child with a physical impairment. This suggests that studies should measure specific behavioral intentions as well as general attitudes.…”

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Early Exposure to People with Physical and Sensory Disabilities and Later Attitudes Toward Social Interactions and Inclusion

Lund

Seekins

2014

PDERS

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This study assessed the relationship between exposure to classmates with visible impairments in primary and secondary schools with later attitudes toward people with disabilities. Fifty college students (mean age = 20.28 years; 76% female) completed measures assessing the extent and quality of recalled exposure to classmates with disabilities in elementary and secondary school. Attitudes toward social inclusion and toward a hypothetical social interaction were also measured. Participants reported generally high levels and quality of exposure, with significantly more exposure at the secondary level. Quality of exposure at both the elementary and secondary levels was significantly (p < .01) correlated with more positive cognitions (i.e., thoughts) during a hypothetical social interaction. Cognitions were not significantly correlated with emotions or behaviors, and amount of elementary exposure was negatively correlated with attitudes to social inclusion (p < .05). These results suggest a possible relation between positive early experiences and later friendship intentions that should be further explored.

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“…Laws and Kelly (2005) found that 30% of primary school children aged 9 to 12 years had negative attitudes or negative friendship intentions towards children with disabilities in their school.…”

Section: 'Most Teachers I Know Will Work Hard With Special Needs Chilmentioning

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Children with special needs and the right to education

Walsh

2012

Australian Journal of Human Rights

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The attitudes and friendship intentions of children in United Kingdom mainstream schools towards peers with physical or intellectual disabilities

Cited by 129 publications

References 31 publications

Attitudes and Behavioural Intentions of Typically Developing Adolescents towards a Hypothetical Peer with Asperger Syndrome

Attitudes and Behavioural Intentions of Typically Developing Adolescents towards a Hypothetical Peer with Asperger Syndrome

Early Exposure to People with Physical and Sensory Disabilities and Later Attitudes Toward Social Interactions and Inclusion

Children with special needs and the right to education

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