A Study of the Problems of Students with Visual Impairment in Social Adjustment

The present study is conducted to highlight the problems of students with visual impairment in social adjustment. It was a descriptive type of research conducted with survey method. The population of the study comprised of all students with visual impairment who are studying in graduation and post-graduation level. A sample of 100 students with visual impairment (Male=71, Female=29) studying in one college and three Universities of Lahore city have selected using random sampling technique. The age of the sample ranged from 18 to 30 years. Among 100 students 49 students were studying in post-graduation whereas 51students were studying in graduation classes. A standardized scale was used for the collection of data. The scale was developed to illicit the responses of students with visual impairment on problems in social adjustment. The scale consisted of two parts; the first part consisted of demographic information whereas the second part consisted of 5 sub components (29 items) related to the problems in social adjustment. The respondents were provided five options to respond. The reliability of the scale was .870 estimated with the help of cronbach alpha. Frequency of the responses along with percentages and mean of responses has collected and tabulated. The independent sample t-test was used to compare the difference in social adjustment problems on the basis of gender and educational qualification. The results have shown a significant difference in the social adjustment problems of students with visual impairment on the basis of educational qualification and gender. A training program to improve the interpersonal relationship of students with visual impairment is recommended by the research