Research/Technical Note
Psychosocial Problems of Students with Disabilities Face and Available Psychosocial Support They Receive in Yem Zone Primary School
Addisu Shewaye Mengesha*,
Tagesu Gashe,
Aminu Jibril
Issue:
Volume 10, Issue 1, February 2025
Pages:
1-22
Received:
8 December 2024
Accepted:
22 December 2024
Published:
7 January 2025
DOI:
10.11648/j.ijpbs.20251001.11
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Abstract: Background: Students with disabilities face significant psychosocial challenges, including social isolation, bullying, and low self-esteem, which negatively impact their educational progress, academic performance, and emotional well-being. In Yem Zone, inclusive education policies exist but are poorly implemented due to inadequate training, resources, and collaboration among educators. This study seeks to address this gap by identifying challenges and proposing actionable solutions to improve support systems. Method: The study used a mixed-methods approach, combining structured surveys of 75 students with disabilities and semi-structured interviews with 12 educators and 9 stakeholders. Data collection focused on psychosocial challenges, their impact on academic performance, and barriers to support. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, while qualitative data underwent thematic analysis to provide a detailed understanding of the issues. Results: The findings revealed that students with disabilities face critical psychosocial challenges, including social isolation (86.7%), bullying (48%), and low self-esteem (97.3%), all of which adversely affect academic performance. Barriers to effective support included a lack of training, insufficient resources, and poor communication among school personnel, with 100% of respondents highlighting these issues. Conclusion: The study highlights the urgent need for effective support systems to address the psychosocial and academic challenges of students with disabilities. Recommendations include training educators, allocating more resources, promoting collaboration among stakeholders, and conducting awareness campaigns to foster inclusive attitudes. Recruiting and training psychology professionals and exploring the use of technology for support are also critical. Future research should focus on long-term interventions and their impact.
Abstract: Background: Students with disabilities face significant psychosocial challenges, including social isolation, bullying, and low self-esteem, which negatively impact their educational progress, academic performance, and emotional well-being. In Yem Zone, inclusive education policies exist but are poorly implemented due to inadequate training, resourc...
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