Encouraging Change in Attitudes Toward People with Disabilities Through Undergraduate Leisure Studies and Recreation Courses
- UNCG Author/Contributor (non-UNCG co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- Leandra A. Bedini, Professor (Creator)
- Institution
- The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG )
- Web Site: http://library.uncg.edu/
Abstract: Educators in leisure studies and recreation have an obligation to enlighten students and discourage negative attitudes toward groups that traditionally experience \discrimination. 'Research clearly demonstrates societal prejudice against people with, disabilities and suggests that these biases affect and reduce the quality of life of these individuals. While college age students are capable of these prejudices, their negative attitudes can be altered. College classes can be an avenue for addressing negative
attitudes toward people with disabilities. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the
methods available to leisure studies and recreation educators to discourage negative
attitudes toward people with disabilities. Additionally, results of a study which sought
improve attitudes toward people with disabilities by using multiple methods of instruction
within a recreation course will be discussed.
Encouraging Change in Attitudes Toward People with Disabilities Through Undergraduate Leisure Studies and Recreation Courses
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Additional Information
- Publication
- Schole: A Journal of Leisure Studies and Recreation Education, 7, 44-54.
- Language: English
- Date: 1992
- Keywords
- Leisure, People with disabilities, Prejudice, Education, College students, Attitudes