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Baken, Joan Wald – Exceptional Children, 1978
No significant differences were found in locus of control as measured on the Children's Internal-External Control Scale of Reinforcement between three groups of 81 homebound children (emotionally disturbed/socially maladjusted, physically handicapped, and health impaired). (CL)
Descriptors: Emotional Disturbances, Exceptional Child Research, Handicapped Children, Homebound

Bessell, Ann G. – Exceptional Children, 2001
A study of 51 post-treatment survivors (ages 8-17) of cancer found they had difficulties in psychosocial adjustment in the areas of scholastic competence, emotional stability, and social competence. Students who repeated a grade were particularly concerned with academic performance and peer relationships. Homebound instruction was academically…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adolescents, Anxiety, Cancer