Prejudice of university students toward disability: An exploratory study
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https://doi.org/10.31211/rpics.2023.9.1.294Keywords:
Persons with Disabilities, Disability (Prejudice toward), Educational Inclusion, University Students, Quantitative StudyAbstract
Background: The inclusion of people with disabilities in higher education is a significant social and academic challenge. Prejudice towards people with disabilities can pose a substantial barrier to their integration and academic success, making it essential to understand the factors among university students. Objective: This descriptive and cross-sectional study primarily focused on prejudice towards disability and aimed to (1) investigate the presence of prejudice and attitudes among university students towards disability; (2) ascertain whether prejudices and attitudes are influenced by demographic, academic factors, or previous contact with people with disabilities; and (3) explore the relationship between prejudice and specific attitudes towards intellectual disability. Methods: The sample included 104 students from the School of Education and Social Sciences at the Polytechnic Institute of Leiria. A questionnaire on prejudice and two scales on attitudes toward disability were used. Results: The data suggest low prejudice towards disability, with favorable attitudes towards intellectual disability. No relationship was found between prejudice and sex, age, or level of studies. However, no statistically significant relationship was found between general prejudice and specific attitudes toward intellectual disability. A significant relationship was found between socioeconomic status and prejudice. Conclusions: These findings can be fundamental in informing future interventions and inclusive policies aimed at promoting a more inclusive and receptive higher education environment.
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