A study of the factors of home life that are common among students in special education which may influence behavior problems in school

<p>The two purposes of this study were to (a) determine if there are factors of home life that are common among students in special education which may influence behavior problems in school; and (b) evaluate possible solutions to help to decrease the behavior problems. Twelve students in special education at a high school in New Jersey were selected to be the subjects of the study based on their consistent occurrences of disciplinary problems. The parents of the students completed a questionnaire concerning home life and quality time spent on certain activities with the family. The results from the survey revealed that there were some factors of home life which proved to be common among the students. The factors of home life most noted were absent fathers, lack of emotional support, and no quality time spent on homework and family activities. As a result, suggestions are explored as to ways in which schools and communities can help the students prevent or reduce the occurrences of behavior problems. Several programs already in place in some states are mentioned. The common factors and the possible solutions are further discussed.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

M.S. in Teaching in Special Education

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Interdisciplinary and Inclusive Education

Year dc:date.available

2004

Author dc:creator

• Hillian, Jenise R.

Contributors dc:contributor

• Rios, Hector

• Conduct disorders in children; Home and school; Learning disabled teenagers--Education
• Special Education and Teaching

Repository record dc:identifier

https://rdw.rowan.edu/etd/1163

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:rdw.rowan.edu:etd-2163