Journal of Advances in Education and Philosophy (JAEP)
Volume-4 | Issue-04 | 155-159
Original Research Article
Original Research Article Psycho-Social Dimensions of Stigmatisation of Albinos in Rivers State and the Challenges of Learning among Students with Albinism (Swa)
Dr. Njoku JU, Amadi, Cajetan N
Published : April 11, 2020
Abstract
This study x-rayed the psychosocial dimensions of stigmatisation of albinos in Rivers state, with its implicit learning problems among students with albinism. It adopted the descriptive survey design and the instrument for collection of data is named “Dimensions of Stigmatisation Scale (DSS)”. The population for the study consists of all albinos in Rivers State who are registered with the Albino Foundation of the state. Accidental sampling technique was then employed in selecting a sample of 392 respondents. Data were analyzed using mean (x) and standard deviation (SD) for the research questions, while hypotheses were tested using z-test at 0.05 level of significance. From the results, it was discovered among others that there is a significant difference in the social dimension to the stigmatisation of albinos based on gender. Recommendations were made based on the findings, among which is that society should be thoroughly sensitised on the true causes of albinism since superstition is a major cause of stigmatisation.