The Effects of Social Acceptance & Rejection on Disabled Individuals
Humans are a social species: acceptance & rejection have significant effects on well-being. Social acceptance tends to have positive effects on people’s mood & outlook on life, whereas social rejection tends to have negative effects. Individuals with disabilities, such as Down syndrome have shown decreases in happiness. The decline of happiness in disabled individuals may be related to social rejection by peers.
PSY 499, Senior Capstone
Nani Skaggs
P114
9:30 – 10 PM