The effect of role playing training on social skills in student with mild intellectualDisability

Asadi, Roghieh; Nesaeian, Abbas; Pezeshk, Shahla; Hashemiazar, Janet; Sarami, Gholamreza; Sina, Marziye

doi:10.22054/jpe.2015.1667

Document Type : Research Paper

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https://doi.org/10.22054/jpe.2015.1667

Abstract

The present study was designedfor investigate the effect of role playing on social skills in students with mild intellectual disability. This was a quasi-experimental research with pre- post test. 14 student 14-16 years old with mild intellectual disability were selected using convenience sampling method. The subjects were randomly assigned into two control and experimental groups. Research instrument was Gresham and Elliott Social Skills Rating system (1990). Parents and teachers completed questionnaire of social skills for all subjects. The experimental group participated in a training program during 20 sessions. In this program 10 social skills were taught through role playing method. After this stage, social skills questionnaires were completed again for all subjects (control and experimental group). Data obtained from the pre- test and post -test were analyzed using Covariance Analysis. Results showed that role playing training had not significant effect on social skills in student with mild intellectual disability. Findings can be used to develop social skills training program for children with mild intellectual disability.

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The effect of role playing training on social skills in student with mild intellectualDisability

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Volume 5, Issue 18 - Serial Number 18
July 2015
Pages 136-155

The effect of role playing training on social skills in student with mild intellectualDisability

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Volume 5, Issue 18 - Serial Number 18July 2015Pages 136-155

Volume 5, Issue 18 - Serial Number 18
July 2015
Pages 136-155