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Adolescents with learning disabilities: a comparative life-stream interpretation

J C McPhail1

  • 1University of Michigan, Educational Studies Program, Ann Arbor 48109-1259.

Journal of Learning Disabilities
|November 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Adolescents with learning disabilities (LD) reported higher positive affect and activation during school hours compared to peers. Specific school practices may contribute to these improved subjective experiences for students with LD.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Education

Background:

  • Adolescents with learning disabilities (LD) often face unique challenges impacting their subjective experiences.
  • Understanding these experiences is crucial for developing supportive educational environments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the subjective experiences of adolescents with LD to those of low-achieving and average-achieving peers.
  • To identify potential factors influencing these experiences.

Main Methods:

  • A comparative study involving three groups of high school students: those with LD, low-achieving, and average-achieving.
  • Utilized electronic pagers and booklets for a week to collect real-time subjective data during and after school hours.
  • Measured affect, activation, cognitive efficiency, self-esteem, motivation, and feedback from others.

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Main Results:

  • Students with LD reported significantly more positive affect and higher activation levels during school hours compared to both low-achieving and average-achieving peers.
  • No significant differences in subjective measures were found among the three groups after school hours.
  • Specific learning disability (LD) school practices were identified as potentially influencing the heightened positive affect and activation.

Conclusions:

  • Adolescents with LD may experience enhanced positive affect and activation during school, potentially due to tailored educational practices.
  • The school environment plays a critical role in shaping the subjective well-being of students with LD.
  • Further research into specific LD practices can inform interventions to improve student experiences.