Comparison of interpersonal sensitivity and emotional balance in students with and without specific learning disorder

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

1 Corresponding Author: Professor of Psychology, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili

2 Ph.D. Student of Psychology, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili.

3 Associate Professor of Psychology, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili.

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to compare Interpersonal Sensitivity and Emotional Balance in students with and without Specific learning disability. This is a causal-comparative study. The Sample this study includes 90 students (45 students with learning disabilities and 45 normal students by matched method) who were selected through simple random sampling. Data were collected using interpersonal sensitivity measure (IPSM) Boyce & Parker and Emotional Balance scale (ABS) Bradburn. The collected data were analyzed by Descriptive indicators and multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) test. Results showed that there was significant difference between the two groups of students in Interpersonal Sensitivity and Emotional Balance. The findings of this study indicate that learning disabled students face difficulties in the context of skills Interpersonal-communication and shortcomings in emotions. Since the school performance and interpersonal and emotional skills Students may reciprocally influence each other, understanding the social and emotional characteristics of Sufferers learning disabilities are essential steps in the diagnostic and rehabilitation process of this students.  

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