Exploring College Students' Perceptions of Their Peers with Disabilities

Abstract

An increasing number of individuals with disabilities are pursuing higher education, making disability a growing area of diversity on college campuses. Previous research indicated that individuals with and without disabilities share the belief that others feel nervous, uncomfortable, or awkward around individuals with disabilities. The purpose of this study was to examine college students' perceived stigma associated with learning disabilities (LD) and major depressive disorder (MDD).