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| Obani, Tim | 3 |
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Peer reviewedDoherty, 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
Peer reviewedObani, Tim; Doherty, Jim – Educational Studies, 1986
Presents the results of a study of English and Nigerian adolescents' conceptions of the causes, effects, rehabilitation, and interaction of handicaps. Cognitive maturity (related to age) proved to be the greatest factor influencing accuracy of perception. Samples of questions and anecdotes are included. (JDH)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Cross Cultural Studies, Disability Discrimination, Disability Identification
Peer reviewedDoherty, 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
