ERIC ED252002: Attitude Change toward Disability through pdf

ERIC ED252002: Attitude Change toward Disability through

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Two studies were designed to assess the extent to which portrayal of disability on television programs affects attitudes toward the disabled. In study I, eighth graders who viewed an episode of a television series–an episode featuring a blind character–did not reveal significant changes in attitudes when compared to a control group, composed of eighth graders who viewed another episode of the series–an episode with no depiction of disability. It was found, however, that Ss who viewed a professional film designed to educate regarding disability did have significantly altered attitudes. In study II, college males revealed similar patterns of attitude change after viewing the educational film. It was suggested that the film was effective because it provided information that would facilitate better interaction, thus reducing anxiety in nondisabled persons. Passive participation and the subtle nature of the information provided were thought to have been factors in the lack of attitude change produced by the portrayal of disability in the television program episode.

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• Creator/s: ERIC
• Date: 1984-03
• Year: 1984
• Book Topics/Themes: ERIC Archive, Age Differences, Attitude Change, Attitudes toward Disabilities, Characterization, College Students, Disabilities, Grade 8, Student Attitudes, Television

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