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Social skill deficits and learning disabilities: a meta-analysis

K A Kavale1, S R Forness

  • 1University of Iowa, Iowa City 52242, USA.

Journal of Learning Disabilities
|May 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Most students with learning disabilities (LD) exhibit social skill deficits. This meta-analysis of 152 studies confirms that social skill deficits are common in learning disabilities, impacting about 75% of students.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Education
  • Developmental Psychology

Background:

  • Growing recognition of social skills' importance in learning disabilities.
  • Previous research indicates a link between social skills and learning disabilities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To quantitatively synthesize the nature and prevalence of social skill deficits in students with learning disabilities.
  • To explore the consistency of these deficits across different raters and social competence dimensions.

Main Methods:

  • Meta-analysis of 152 studies.
  • Quantitative synthesis of data on social skill deficits.
  • Analysis across different rater types (teachers, peers, self).

Main Results:

  • Approximately 75% of students with learning disabilities show social skill deficits.
  • Similar deficit prevalence observed across various raters and social competence measures.
  • Social skill deficits appear to be an integral aspect of the learning disability experience.

Conclusions:

  • Social skill deficits are a significant characteristic associated with learning disabilities.
  • Further research is needed to fully understand the relationship between learning disabilities and social skill deficits.
  • Current findings do not warrant changes to the definition of learning disabilities based on social skills alone.

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