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VOL. 2, ISSUE 6 (2017)
Religious orientation among parents of differently-abled children: A study of Kashmir valley
Authors
Muzafar Hussain Kawa
Abstract
The present study was an attempt to assess the levels of religious orientation (intrinsic and extrinsic) of parents of differently-abled children. Moroever, the difference in intrinsic and extrinsic religious orientations with respect to residence, gender, educational qualification and childs level of retardation was also examined. The data for the present study was obtained from parents of differently-abled Children [N=200 (Fathers 90 & Mothers 110)] belonging to various districts of Kashmir valley. Religious orientation was developed by Gorsuch & Vanable, 1983 and a demographic data sheet were used in the present study. The data collected was analyzed by using appropriate statistical techniques like frequencies, percentages, Analysis of Variance and t-test. The results showed no significant difference in intrinsic religious and extrinsic religious orientation among parents living in rural and urban areas. However, fathers of differently-abled children experienced more intrinsic religious orientation than mothers and no significant was found in extrinsic religious orientation. Literate parents were found high on intrinsic religious orientation than the illiterate ones. No siginificant difference was found between literate and illiterate parents on extrinsic religious orientation. The results further reveal that parents with children of mild and moderate level of reatardation were found high on intrinsic religious orientation than their counterparts.
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Pages:220-227
How to cite this article:
Muzafar Hussain Kawa "Religious orientation among parents of differently-abled children: A study of Kashmir valley". International Journal of Advanced Research and Development, Vol 2, Issue 6, 2017, Pages 220-227
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