International Journal of Research in Social Sciences
  • Year: 2016
  • Volume: 6
  • Issue: 4

A Comparative Study of Social Adaptation of Learning Disabled and Non Learning Disabled Adolescents at secondary level of Agra District, U.P

  • Author:
  • Shibli Naaz
  • Total Page Count: 16
  • Page Number: 315 to 330

*Research Scholar, Deptt. of Education, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, (U.P)

Online published on 28 July, 2016.

Abstract

Survival of adolescent's in society and schools, Social adaptation has play vital role, because in adolescence period, adolescents feel changes in physically, cognitively, emotionally, and socially. These changes which are created by environment, adolescence attempt to establish a sense of their own identity, independent of others, family and peer relationships. So Social adaptation is very crucial aspect to make harmony and adjustment in society. The present investigation has been carried out to compare the social adaptation of Learning disabled and Non learning disabled adolescents at secondary level of Agra district. In present study the investigator used descriptive survey method. The investigator used self made Learning Disabled Identification scale for screening the Learning disabled adolescents and self made Social adaptation Scale used for gathering data. The researcher was used random and purposive sampling technique for collecting data. The investigator found differences between Learning disabled and Non learning disabled adolescents on Social Adaptation Scale. The researcher also found high level of Social adaptation in Non learning disabled adolescents in comparison to Learning disabled adolescents.

Keywords

Social Adaptation, Learning Disability, Adolescents and Secondary school