Protective Effects of the Label

Bak, John J.; Siperstein, Gary N.

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ERIC Number: EJ338890

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1986

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Protective Effects of the Label "Mentally Retarded" on Children's Attitudes toward Mentally Retarded Peers.

Bak, John J.; Siperstein, Gary N.

American Journal of Mental Deficiency, v91 n1 p95-97 Jul 1986

The possible effect of the label "mentally retarded" to help ameliorate negative attitudes of 126 fourth-sixth graders toward mentally retarded peers with poor social behavior was examined. The label had a protective effect when the retarded child was withdrawn but little effect when the child was aggressive. (Author/CL)

Descriptors: Aggression, Elementary Education, Labeling (of Persons), Mild Mental Retardation, Peer Relationship, Student Attitudes, Withdrawal (Psychology)

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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