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The role of perceived social support on social skills of student with special needs

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to discover the relationship between perceived social support from family and peers on the social skills of students with special needs. This study was conducted with postsecondary education students in a 3-year college (N=42) with various types of disability. This study used a quantitative method with a correlational non-experimental approach. The results of this study indicated that perceived social support from family and friends affect the social skills of students with special needs. The form of the social support associated with the social skills of special needs students is emotional and information support. The implications and possible applications of the relationship between social support and social skills among college students with special needs are discussed.

Source: JPK (Jurnal Pendidikan Khusus)

DOI: 10.21831/jpk.v17i1.39860

Author: Iftita Rahmi

Institution: Jakarta State Polytechnic

Language: English

Topic: Disability Education and Employment

Subfield: Education

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Quality education, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: diamond

Funders: Universiteit Maastricht, Universitas Indonesia