Visually Impaired Students' Perceptions of Their Social Integration in College.

Hodges, Jan S.; Keller, M. Jean

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ERIC Number: EJ581805

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1999

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Visually Impaired Students' Perceptions of Their Social Integration in College.

Hodges, Jan S.; Keller, M. Jean

Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, v93 n3 p153-65 Mar 1999

A study identified the perceptions of six college students with visual impairments on what influenced their social activity on campus. It found influences were different for visually-impaired students than for traditional students. The need to intervene in the social development of students with visual impairments before college is stressed. (Author/CR)

Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), College Students, Early Intervention, Higher Education, Interpersonal Relationship, Peer Acceptance, Peer Relationship, Social Development, Social Integration, Social Life, Socialization, Visual Impairments

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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