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The Development of Concepts of Handicap in Adolescence: A Cross-Cultural Study-Part I.

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Doherty, Jim; Obani, Tim – Educational Studies, 1986

Reports the results of quasi-experimental study of 155 Nigerian and 151 British boys' and girls' understanding of handicaps. Presents information regarding the content of the questionnaire, which posed both direct and indirect questions regarding causality, effects, rehabilitation and interaction of handicapped persons. (JDH)

Descriptors: Adolescents, Cultural Differences, Disabilities, Disability Discrimination

The Development of Concepts of Handicap in Adolescence: A Cross Cultural Study-Part III.

Peer reviewed

Doherty, Jim; Obani, Tim – Educational Studies, 1986

Examines how variables of age, sex, nationality, and attitude toward the disabled affected the understanding level of 306 British and Nigerian adolescents concerning disability effects. Indicates age is the most important factor for comprehensive understanding, with girls achieving a more mature understanding level; neither nationality or attitude…

Descriptors: Adolescents, Attitudes toward Disabilities, Comprehension, Cross Cultural Studies