00000ctm a22000004i 4500 UP-99796217612730453 Buklod 20260406130725.0 t grm 00| u| ta 260406s2016 ph grm |||| || | (iLib)UPD-00360916604 DEDUC rda eng DMLUC LG 995 2016 E36 R66 Romero, Rachelle F. Saplaran author. Social networking and interpersonal relationships of adolescents with visual impairment Rachelle F. Saplaran-Romero ; thesis adviser, Irene C. Oael ; thesis reader, Lizamarie C. Olegario ; Myra Trinidad T. Tantengco, member. Quezon City College of Education, University of the Philippines Diliman 2016. x, 151 leaves illustrations 28 cm text rdacontent unmediated rdamedia volume rdacarrier Thesis (Master of Arts in Education - Special Education) University of the Philippines Diliman July 2016. Includes bibliographical references (114-124 leaves) This study was undertaken to examine how adolescents with visual impairment (AVI) thrive in the world of social networking and how this influences their interpersonal lives. This descriptive exploratory study was conducted among forty-two (42) AVI from both elementary and high school levels. A survey questionnaire and focus group discussions were employed to gather data. The findings revealed that adolescent social networking users with visual impairment generally come from the low-income stratum of society. The prevalent reason for social networking use was communication among family and friends. Length of social networking use and size of social network was minimal compared to their sighted peers. Most visually impaired social networking users are “lurkers” and “sporadics.” The social activities they engaged in were primarily for social interaction among online contacts. Difficulties encountered with regard to social networking use were limited to: (1) lack of computer skills and (2) computers that are not designed for blind users. Respondents enjoyed the advantages of social networking while a few have experienced some disadvantages. Teenagers with visual disabilities Philippines Social conditions. Internet and teenagers Philippines. Online social netwoks Philippines. Oael, Irene C. thesis adviser. Olegario, Lizamarie Campoamor thesis reader. Tantengco, Myra Trinidad T. degree committee member. FI UP UPD DEDUC LG 995 2016 E36 R66 Thesis