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Comparative Study of Emotional Correlations, Academic Information-Seeking Behaviour, and Library Services in Special Schools in Karnataka, India.

Authors :
Kori, Dayanandappa
Mulla, K. R.
Source :
DESIDOC Journal of Library & Information Technology. Jul2024, Vol. 44 Issue 4, p262-268. 7p.
Publication Year :
2024

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