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| Personal Name | Romero, Rachelle F. Saplaran |
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| Resource Title | Social networking and interpersonal relationships of adolescents with visual impairment |
| Date Issued | July 2016 |
| Abstract | This study was undertaken to examine how adolescents with visual impairment (AVI) thrive in the world of social networking and how this influences their interpersonal lives. This descriptive exploratory study was conducted among forty-two (42) AVI from both elementary and high school levels. A survey questionnaire and focus group discussions were employed to gather data. The findings revealed that adolescent social networking users with visual impairment generally come from the low-income stratum of society. The prevalent reason for social networking use was communication among family and friends. Length of social networking use and size of social network was minimal compared to their sighted peers. Most visually impaired social networking users are “lurkers” and “sporadics.” The social activities they engaged in were primarily for social interaction among online contacts. Difficulties encountered with regard to social networking use were limited to: (1) lack of computer skills and (2) computers that are not designed for blind users. Respondents enjoyed the advantages of social networking while a few have experienced some disadvantages. |
| Degree Course | Master of Arts in Education (Special Education) |
| Language | English |
| Keyword | social networking, adolescents with visual impairment, interpersonal relationships, facebook, teenagers with visual disabilities, internet and teenagers, online social netwoks |
| Material Type | Thesis/Dissertation |
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