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Mercedes A. Zapata; Frank C. Worrell – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2024
Personal disability identity is a predictor of psychosocial functioning among adults with predominantly physical disabilities. In the present study, we examined personal disability identity in adults with learning disabilities (LD) and/or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). In samples of 541 adults with LD, 475 with ADHD, and 433 with…
Descriptors: Attitudes toward Disabilities, Learning Disabilities, Adults, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
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Haft, Stephanie L.; Greiner de Magalhães, Caroline; Hoeft, Fumiko – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2023
Exposure to stigma and stereotype threat is detrimental for numerous marginalized groups. Research has demonstrated that individuals with specific learning disabilities (SLDs) are vulnerable to stigmatization. The purpose of this systematic review was to summarize the studies investigating associations between SLD-related stigma and stereotype…
Descriptors: Social Bias, Stereotypes, Learning Disabilities, Attitudes toward Disabilities
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Zhao, Fengqing; Li, Sen; Li, Tianran; Yu, Guoliang – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2019
The academic underperformance of high school students with learning disabilities may reduce their access to higher education and decrease their employment opportunities. Based on stereotype threat hypothesis, the present study examined the role of stereotype threat in academic performance among adolescents with learning disabilities and the…
Descriptors: Stereotypes, Attitudes toward Disabilities, Academic Achievement, High School Students
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Shecter-Lerner, Michal; Lipka, Orly; Khouri, Marlyn – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2019
Recently, there has been a significant increase in the number of students with specific learning disabilities (SLD) in postsecondary institutions. The current study investigated attitudes toward and knowledge about SLD among students from different cultural and educational backgrounds. The study included 113 students (63 Arabic speakers and 50…
Descriptors: Semitic Languages, Learning Disabilities, Attitudes toward Disabilities, Cultural Differences
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Hornstra, Lisette; Denessen, Eddie; Bakker, Joep; van den Bergh, Linda; Voeten, Marinus – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2010
The present study examined teacher attitudes toward dyslexia and the effects of these attitudes on teacher expectations and the academic achievement of students with dyslexia compared to students without learning disabilities. The attitudes of 30 regular education teachers toward dyslexia were determined using both an implicit measure and an…
Descriptors: Learning Disabilities, Dyslexia, Standardized Tests, Academic Achievement
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Wiebe Berry, Ruth A. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2006
Links between teachers' pedagogical beliefs and teaching practices were investigated with respect to process writing instruction. Participants included 5 teachers, 44 general education students, and 23 special education students in 2 elementary multi-age inclusion classrooms. Findings suggested that, although the teachers shared similar views on…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Interpersonal Communication, Process Approach (Writing), Attitudes toward Disabilities