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Comparative Study of Emotional Correlations, Academic Information-Seeking Behaviour, and Library Services in Special Schools in Karnataka, India.
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DESIDOC Journal of Library & Information Technology . Jul2024, Vol. 44 Issue 4, p262-268. 7p. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- The study examines a comparative analysis of students' emotional correlations, academic information-seeking behavior, and library services in special schools in Karnataka, India. The research data was gathered using qualitative and quantitative methods, including in-depth interviews, survey methods, and focus groups conducted among 2054 specially-abled students in Karnataka. The study is confined to visual and hearing-impaired students. Students from both groups demonstrated high emotional similarity (strong positive correlation, r= .928). However, hearing-impaired students exhibited stronger information-seeking behavior (significant t-value, 3.145). While libraries offered similar service types to both groups (t-value, 1.145), visually impaired students had better access to assistive technology (significant t-value, 5.678), highlighting a resource disparity and suggesting libraries require strategies tailored to student needs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09740643
- Volume :
- 44
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- DESIDOC Journal of Library & Information Technology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 178935619
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.14429/djlit.44.4.19687