The level of psychological and social adjustment among a sample of persons with learning disabilities in Asir Region in light of some variables

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  • Mohamad khasawneh King Khaled University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4995/muse.2020.14111

Keywords:

learning disabilities, psychological and social adaptation

Abstract

This study aimed at investigating the level of psychological and social adjustment in relation to the grade and type of learning disability among persons with learning disabilities in the Asir region. The study was applied to a sample of (350) students studying in schools in the Department of Education in Asir. The sample responded to the psychological and social adjustment scale developed as a tool of the study. The results showed that the level of psychological and social adjustment came with a medium degree, as well as the absence of statistically significant differences in the level of psychological and social adjustment students in the basic stage. In light of the results, the researcher recommended preparing awareness programs for teachers of learning disabilities to identify the various indicators that accompany the phenomenon of psychological and social adjustment for persons with learning disabilities. The study also recommends conducting more studies on psychological and social adjustment and its relationship to other variables, such as emotional intelligence.

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Author Biography

Mohamad khasawneh, King Khaled University

Assistant Professor, Special Education Department

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2020-10-06

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khasawneh, M. (2020). The level of psychological and social adjustment among a sample of persons with learning disabilities in Asir Region in light of some variables. Multidisciplinary Journal for Education, Social and Technological Sciences, 7(2), 61–83. https://doi.org/10.4995/muse.2020.14111

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