The High School Students Attitudes towards Peers with Blindness
Open Access
- 20 December 2022
- journal article
- research article
- Published by FSFEI HE Don State Technical University in International Journal of Cognitive Research in Science, Engineering and Education (IJCRSEE)
- Vol. 10 (3), 109-115
- https://doi.org/10.23947/2334-8496-2022-10-3-109-115
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to investigate the attitudes of high school pupils toward peers with blindness. Using the CATCH-scale (Chedoke-McMaster Attitudes towards Children with Handicaps), 218 high school students’ attitudes were assessed. High school students generally had a positive attitude towards students with blindness. The total scores on the CATCH- scale was a little higher for female students, but with no statistically significant difference (p>.05). Generally, the implications of this research suggest that regular schools must implement coexistence programs that will lead to even better attitude in inclusive settings.Keywords
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