EFFFECT OF LIFE SKILLS TRAINING AMONG STUDENTS WITH HEARING IMPAIRMENT

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The purpose of this study was an attempt to find out the effect of life skills training among students with hearing impairment. The study was an experimental method using pre-test and post-test design. The sample of the study was 30 students studying between high school to Under Graduate level education in various schools and colleges, and the sample was chosen through purposive sampling procedure. The sample (30) was divided into control(15) and experimental(15) groups by rank order method on the basis of Life Skills Self Assessment Scale for Students with Hearing Impairment (LSSAS-SWHI) scores. LSSAS-SWHI developed by the researcher and Life skills training was given to experimental group by using Life Skills Training Module, which was developed by the researcher and control group was taught by conventional classroom teaching method. Percentage analysis and Mann-Whitney 'U' tests was applied for analyzing the data. The results from the percentage analysis showed the existing level of life skills are very low. The results of the Mann-Whitney "U' tests revealed that there is a real effect of the intervention which has caused an improvement in life skills in the students with hearing impairment. As per the results of the study it is suggested to school authorities to have mental health programmes for the development of the students with hearing impairment to lead, better, successful and challenging life in the current scenario. Life skills education should be organized to enhance the adjustment and coping mechanism of the students with hearing impairment for their academic achievement.

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