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Ahmadreza Movahedi1, Hossein Mojtahedi, Fateh Farazyani
1Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of Isfahan, Hezar Jarib Street, Isfahan, Iran. a.movahedi@sprt.ui.ac.ir
Research in Developmental Disabilities
|October 1, 2010
Summary
Visually impaired student-athletes demonstrate superior socialization skills compared to their non-athlete peers. Encouraging sports participation can enhance social development in visually impaired youth.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Developmental Psychology
- Special Education
Background:
- Socialization is crucial for adolescent development.
- Visually impaired individuals may face unique social challenges.
- The impact of sports participation on socialization in this group is under-explored.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate differences in socialization between visually impaired student-athletes and non-athletes.
- To assess the role of sports in the social development of visually impaired students.
- To provide evidence supporting sports programs for visually impaired youth.
Main Methods:
- Comparative study design.
- Participants: Iranian visually impaired students aged 13-19 (student-athletes n=51, non-athletes n=56).
- Measurement: Social Maturity Scale (Weitzman, 1949).
Main Results:
- A significant difference in socialization was found between the groups.
- Visually impaired student-athletes exhibited significantly higher socialization scores.
- Participation in sports correlates positively with enhanced social skills.
Conclusions:
- Sports participation positively influences socialization in visually impaired students.
- Encouraging athletic involvement can foster greater social competence.
- Recommendations for parents and officials to promote sports for the visually impaired.
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