Date of Award
5-7-1997
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science
Department
Liberal Studies
First Advisor
Patricia R. Whitfield, Ph.D.
Second Advisor
Scott Lissner
Third Advisor
Rachel Mathews, Ed.D.
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between personality type of students with learning disabilities using the Myers-Briggs Type Inventory and the students' GPAs. It was predicted that students with anintrovert personality would have a higher GPA at the end of their freshman first semester than students with extravert personality type. Sixty-eight students identified with learning disabilities upon entering college and taking the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator were compared.
The data was analyzed using Chi Square and a t-test. The results showed that the sample was representative of the population. Even though the Introverts did have higher GPAs than the Extraverts,the difference was not significant
Recommended Citation
Llewellyn, Thelma D., "Connecting Personality Traits of Students With Learning Disabilities" (1997). Theses & Honors Papers. 222.
https://digitalcommons.longwood.edu/etd/222
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