1. What are the main problems related to the approach to people with disabilities (PwD) in providing services?
The main problems related to the approach to PwD in providing services include lack of knowledge about disabilities, uncomfortable working with PwD, and wrong attitudes or perceptions about disabilities. Lack of knowledge about disabilities can hinder the ability to provide appropriate and effective services. Uncomfortable working with PwD may arise from a lack of understanding or experience in dealing with their unique needs. Wrong attitudes or perceptions about disabilities can lead to discrimination and exclusion. These problems can be influenced by demographic variables such as age, gender, nationality, marital status, education level, socioeconomic status, and place of residence. Additionally, a lack of skills related to the complex needs of PwD and communication difficulties can also contribute to these problems. It is crucial for professionals, including psychology graduates, to gain knowledge and develop a positive mindset regarding disability to effectively provide services and support to PwD.
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2. What is the purpose of the ATDP scale?
The Attitude toward Disabled Persons (ATDP) scale, developed by Harold E. Yuker in 1970, aims to measure attitudes of non-disabled people towards people with disabilities (PwD). It has three versions: Form O (20 items), Form A (30 items), and Form B (30 items), with six answer response options ranging from strongly agree to strongly disagree. The scale can also measure PwD's attitudes towards other PwD. In this research, Form A is used to assess non-disabled attitudes towards PwD. A higher score indicates a positive attitude, while a lower score indicates a negative attitude. The scale helps understand the perceptions and attitudes of non-disabled individuals towards PwD.
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3. What is the main hypothesis in the quantitative stage?
The main hypothesis is to determine the correlation between attitudes towards PwD and the frequency of contact with PwD. The ATDP scale and CDP scale are used to measure these variables. Correlational analysis with Pearson Correlation is conducted to determine the relationship. The results show no significant relationship between attitudes and frequency of contact (p>0.05). Partial analysis test is also performed to explore the relationship with demographic data.
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4. How does the ATDP score compare?
The ATDP score is compared by comparing the empirical score with the hypothetical score set out in Table 1. In this study, the lowest score was 56 and the highest score was 125, with an average score of 100. This indicates that participants generally have a positive attitude towards people with disabilities (PwD). The presence of a disability service center on campus was positively correlated with attitudes towards PwD, with a correlation coefficient of 0.187 (p<0.05). Additionally, there was a significant relationship between attitudes towards PwD and experience of interacting with PwD, with a correlation coefficient of 0.147 (p=0.037). Participants who have friends with disabilities tend to have a better attitude towards people with disabilities in general, as shown in the graph.
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