Academic Performance, Self Efficacy and Perceived Social Support of Visually Impaired Students

Sarah Shahed,Zahida Ilyas,Ali Madeeh Hashmi

doi:10.21649/akemu.v22i1.1068

Abstract

AbstractObjective:The present study investigated the relationship between academic performance, self efficacy and perceived social support of visually impaired students.Sample:A purposive sample consisting of 60 visually impaired students was selected from three institutions in Lahore, comprising boys and girls in equal number.Instruments: Translated versions of Multidimensional Perceived Social Support Scale by Zimet, Dehlam and Farley and Generalized Self Efficacy Scale by Jerusalem were used for the purpose of data collection.Results:Significant correlation was found between academic performance, self efficacy, and perceived social support. Gender differences were found in academic achievement. Girls secured a higher percentage of marks than boys.Conclusion:Visually impaired students can make King Edward Medical University/ Mayo Hospital, Lahore significant educational attainments if they are provided support. This in turn will add to their self efficacy which may lead to even greater achievement. Educational institutions need to design and set up support networks by involving faculty and students for promoting higher achievement and selfreliance in visually impaired students.

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Visual impairment can be due to multiple causes including albinism, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, hemianopsia, macular degeneration, retinal detachment, strabismus and other conditions.The prevalence of visual impairment varies
The results indicate that academic performance is significantly correlated with generalized self – efficacy and perceived social support and subscales of perceived social support (Table 1)
Our results showed that significant others' support was more strongly correlated with academic performance than family and friends social support

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Introduction

Visual impairment can be due to multiple causes including albinism, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, hemianopsia, macular degeneration, retinal detachment, strabismus and other conditions.The prevalence of visual impairment varies. According to a nationwide survey carried out in 2002–2004 by the Pakistan National Eye Survey Study Groups.[1] visual impairment prevalence in Pakistan among age range 30 years and higher is 2.7%. This translates to 1.7% million visually impaired adults. 85.5% of these adults suffer from preventable causes of visual impairment while 14.5% are completely blind. Out of those who are completely blind, 55% suffer from cataracts. Older people suffer significantly more from visual impairment as compared to younger adults. It is estimated that there are approximately 624,000 visually impaired people in Pakistan between the ages of 30 – 59 years

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