Social adjustment among visually impaired girls and boys students

Social adjustment plays a crucial role in the overall development of students, particularly for those with visual impairment who face unique social and environmental challenges. The present study aims to examine and compare the level of social adjustment among visually impaired boys and girls. A descriptive survey method was employed. The sample comprised 120 visually impaired secondary school students, including 60 boys and 60 girls, selected from special and inclusive schools. The Adjustment Inventory for School Students (AISS) developed by Sinha and Singh (1993) [6] was used to assess social adjustment. Mean, standard deviation, and t-test were used for data analysis. The results revealed a significant difference in social adjustment between visually impaired boys and girls, with girls showing better social adjustment than boys. The findings highlight the role of gender-related socialization and emotional expression in adjustment among visually impaired students. Factors of Social adjustment are also discussed are discussed.