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Cappelli, Mario; And Others – Volta Review, 1995
Evaluated the psychosocial functioning of hearing-impaired children (N=23) matched with general classroom peers. Results indicated that the children with hearing impairments were more likely to be at risk of rejection by their peers than were normally hearing children. Age was the best predictor of rejection, with younger children with hearing…
Descriptors: Age, Elementary Secondary Education, Hearing Impairments, Inclusive Schools
Kraemer, Bonnie R.; Blacher, Jan; Marshal, Michael P. – Journal of the Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps, 1997
A study of 151 parents of adolescents with severe disabilities found the adolescents primarily participated in family and home activities, with less frequent participation in school and community functions. Child characteristics and family variables influenced an adolescent's level of integration in home and community, with only child…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Family Environment, Family Influence, Inclusive Schools
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Roberts, Clare M.; Lindsell, Janina S. – International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 1997
Investigation of determinants of 143 intermediate grade children's attitudes and behavioral intentions toward peers with physical disabilities found that the children's own attitudes toward inclusion of peers was the strongest predictor of behavioral intentions, though attitudes of teachers, principals, and parents were also significant…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Attitude Change, Childhood Attitudes, Disabilities