A Comparison Study of Adaptive Behavior among Mental Retarded and Normal Subjects
Objective: The purpose of the present study was to compare adaptive behavior among mental retarded and normal subjects. Materials & Methods: 246 normal and 74 mental retarded subjects between 7 and 18 years of age participated in the study. Their adaptive behavior scores were obtained by means...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | fas |
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University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences
2002-06-01
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| Series: | Journal of Rehabilitation |
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| Online Access: | http://rehabilitationj.uswr.ac.ir/browse.php?a_code=A-10-44-61&slc_lang=en&sid=1 |
| Summary: | Objective: The purpose of the present study was to compare adaptive behavior among mental retarded and normal subjects.
Materials & Methods: 246 normal and 74 mental retarded subjects between 7 and 18 years of age participated in the study. Their adaptive behavior scores were obtained by means of "Adaptive Behavior Scale-Residential and Community" (ABS-RC:2). It is consisted of two parts and 18 domains.
Results: Significant differences were found for independent functioning, economic activity, language development, number and time, prevocational/vocational activity, self-direction, responsibility, disturbing interpersonal behavior, domestic activity, socialization, social engagement, conformity and trustworthiness. Mental retarded subject showed lower performances in these domains.
Conclusion: No significant differences were found for physical development, stereotyped and hyperactive behavior, sexual behavior, self-abuse behavior and social engagement. |
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| ISSN: | 1607-2960 1607-2960 |