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https://doi.org/10.31299/hrri.60.2.3
School climate and internalised problems in adolescents with learning disabilities
Marija Jerković
; Osnovna škola Alojzija Stepinca, Palinovečka 42, Zagreb, Hrvatska
Anamarija Žic Ralić
; Sveučilište u Zagrebu, Edukacijsko-rehabilitacijski fakultet, Borongajska 83f, Zagreb, Hrvatska
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Sažetak
Adolescents with learning disabilities (LD) tend to experience more internalised problems than their typically developing (TD) peers. There is a lack of research that provides insight into the perception of the school climate and its connection with internalised problems in adolescents with LD. The aims of this research study were to analyse the existence of internalised problems, the perception of the school climate, and the connection between the school climate and internalised problems in adolescents with LD and their TD peers. A total of 208 adolescents, aged 12 to15 years, participated in the research, of which 104 of them had LD. Internalised problems in adolescents were assessed using the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS-21), while the effect of school climate was evaluated with the Croatian School Climate Survey for Students (HUŠK-U). The research was conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic. The results show that 20.2% of adolescents with LD and 13.5% of TD adolescents reported experiencing severe to extremely severe symptoms of depression, while 37.5% of adolescents with LD and 31.8% of TD adolescents reported experiencing severe
to extremely severe symptoms of anxiety. Symptoms related to similar levels of stress were present in 19.1% of adolescents with LD and 6.7% of TD adolescents. There were no significant differences between adolescents with LD and TD peers in symptoms of depression and anxiety, while adolescents with LD showed significantly more symptoms of stress. Both groups of respondents perceived a moderately positive school climate, but adolescents with LD reported significantly lower levels of interest among teachers in their academic success, significantly lower safety at school, and significantly less pride shown by their parents. Finally, this study demonstrated a significant positive correlation between school climate and internalised problems in both groups of students. The results indicate the need to implement mental health programmes in schools and to inform teachers, parents, and peers about the challenges faced by adolescents with LD.
Ključne riječi
learning disabilities; school climate; internalised problems; depression; anxiety; stress
Hrčak ID:
323936
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Datum izdavanja:
19.12.2024.
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