Non‐Verbal Communication, Self‐esteem and Interpersonal Relations of LD and Non‐LD Students
- 7 July 1985
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in The Exceptional Child
- Vol. 32 (2) , 87-91
- https://doi.org/10.1080/0156655850320204
Abstract
Accurate perception and comprehension of verbal and non‐verbal communication is important in one's interpersonal environment; such understanding may affect not only the child's academic achievement but how he/she relates to and is perceived by others. In the present study learning disabled (LD) and non‐learning disabled (NLD) middle school students were evaluated on their ability to perceive and accurately comprehend non‐verbal communication; they also responded to an interpersonal relations scale and a self‐esteem inventory. LD children differed from regular class students both in reported self‐esteem and in the ability to perceive and comprehend “wordless” communication, but similarities were noted between the two groups in reported need for interpersonal relations.Keywords
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