Date of Award
1998
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department
Psychology
First Advisor
Johnny L. Matson
Abstract
Recent advances in the field of mental retardation have included the development of instruments for assessment of both psychopathology and social skills in individuals with mental retardation. Researchers have subsequently begun investigating relationships between psychopathology and social skills in individuals with mental retardation. Initial studies have focused on persons with severe and profound mental retardation. The present study examined the relationship between psychopathology and social skills in individuals with mild and moderate mental retardation. This investigation used the Assessment for Dual Diagnosis (ADD) to measure psychopathology and the Social Performance Survey Schedule (SPSS) to evaluate social skills. Significant differences were observed between groups that were high or low in symptoms of psychopathology. Group patterns of social skills, items which significantly differentiate the groups, and future research implications are discussed.
Recommended Citation
Anderson, Stephen Joseph, "The Relationship of Social Skills to Psychopathology for Individuals With Mild and Moderate Mental Retardation." (1998). LSU Historical Dissertations and Theses. 6798.
https://repository.lsu.edu/gradschool_disstheses/6798
ISBN
9780599213395
Pages
133
DOI
10.31390/gradschool_disstheses.6798