RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HOME-ENVIRONMENT AND SCHOOL ADJUSTMENT OF TMR CHILDREN

  • 1 January 1981
    • journal article
    • research article
    • Vol. 86  (1) , 8-15
Abstract
The relationship between the home environment and school adjustment of 104 TMR [trainable mentally retarded] children was examined. Assessment of home environment included measurement of environmental process variables with Caldwell''s HOME (Home Observation for Measurement of the Environment) Inventory and psychosocial climate with Moos, Insel and Humphrey''s Family Environment Scale. Certain child-rearing attitudes and relevant demographic characteristics were also investigated. Measures of school adjustment included the child''s social status, self-concept, and IQ and teacher''s ratings of classroom behavior. Specific factors of home environment were significantly related to the adjustment of TMR children in school, including harmony and quality of parenting, educational and cognitive stimulation available at home, emotional support for learning and cohesiveness of family members.