Young adult learners with dyslexia: their socio-emotional support needs during adolescence
T Claassens, AC Lessing - Journal of Psychology in Africa, 2015
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Abstract
This
study retrospectively explored social-emotional support needs that
young adult learners with dyslexia perceived to have experienced as
adolescents attending an inclusion school setting. Six young adults with
dyslexia were participants (females = 3; age range 18–21 years). They
responded to a qualitative interview on their socio-emotional
experiences as learners with dyslexia. The data were thematically
analysed. Recollections of lived experiences by the young adults
highlight the important role social support systems and own coping
strategies play in influencing their socio-emotional outcomes.
Participants reported positive regard about their condition, with social
support, acceptance and own personal assets important for success with
dyslexia. A multi-dimensional socio and emotional support program could
assist learners with dyslexia to function optimally.
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