The Effectiveness of a Sports Program in Developing the Social Skills of Deaf Individuals in a Jordanian Sample

Authors

Nader A. Jaradat, Department of Class Teacher, Faculty of Education Sciences, Zarqa University, Zarqa, JordanFollow
Dhiaa Y. AbuEswailem, Department of Applied Speech Language Pathology and Audiology, Allied Medical Sciences Faculty, Zarqa University, Zarqa, JordanFollow

Abstract

In this paper, we examine the impact of a sports program on the social skills of deaf individuals. The sample consisted of 60 deaf individuals in Zarqa Governorate, with 40 individuals randomly selected for the study. The sample was divided into an experimental group of 20 individuals and a control group of 20 individuals. The effectiveness of the sports program in developing social skills was evaluated using a scale specifically designed for deaf individuals. The results, analyzed using statistical methods, demonstrated that the sports program effectively improved the social skills of the deaf individuals. These findings were consistent with previous studies, and several recommendations were made to aid in the integration of deaf individuals into society.

Recommended Citation

A. Jaradat, Nader and Y. AbuEswailem, Dhiaa (2023) "The Effectiveness of a Sports Program in Developing the Social Skills of Deaf Individuals in a Jordanian Sample," Information Sciences Letters: Vol. 12 : Iss. 7 , PP -.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.aaru.edu.jo/isl/vol12/iss7/30