Specific learning disability and psychological impact among school going adolescents

Title

Specific learning disability and psychological impact among school going adolescents

Creator

Kuriyan N.M.; Jayasankara R.K.

Description

Specific Learning disability (SLD) is a mental health concern among school going children in India. Considering the need for early identification and intervention, this study has been contextualized to explore the impact. Methodology: Samples have been selectedfrom five schools which are situated in South Bengaluru, India, 100 children have been identified with SLD and further they have been screened for mental health Problems. Results: High prevalence ofmild to moderate anxiety, depression and stress is major finding of the study. High rate of anxiety (37%), depression (47%) and stress (33%) among adolescents with SLD indicate the gravity of the problem. Conclusion: Findings underline the need of the structured interventions by school psychologists in school settings. 2019 Institute for Leadership and Organization Effectiveness. All rights reserved.

Source

Psychology and Education, Vol-56, No. 45750, pp. 74-80.

Date

2019-01-01

Publisher

Institute for Leadership and Organization Effectiveness

Coverage

Kuriyan N.M., Christ (Deemed to Be University), Bengaluru, India; Jayasankara R.K., Christ (Deemed to Be University), Bengaluru, India

Rights

Restricted Access

Relation

ISSN: 333077

Format

Online

Language

English

Type

Article

Identifier

https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85078410053&partnerID=40&md5=d2c0180ffc6dfb9adea834e643e355ae