Issues of Social Adjustment and Societal Attitudes: A Comparative Perspective.

Mba, P. O.

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ERIC Number: ED158539

Record Type: RIE

Publication Date: 1978-Jun

Pages: 26

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Issues of Social Adjustment and Societal Attitudes: A Comparative Perspective.

Mba, P. O.

The author cites examples of superstitious beliefs and negative attitudes toward disabled persons in developing countries, and suggests steps toward attitudinal change, including public education and socialization of the handicapped. Briefly reviewed are results of a study on the role of information about the handicapped as a variable in attitudinal change. (CL)

Descriptors: Attitude Change, Attitudes toward Disabilities, Developing Nations, Disabilities, Handicapped Children, Social Adjustment, Social Attitudes, Social Bias

Publication Type: Speeches/Meeting Papers

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Language: English

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Note: Paper presented at the World Contress on Future Special Education (First, Stirling, Scotland, June 25 - July 1, 1978)