Research

Stigma Toward Intellectual Disabilities and Autism Among Chilean Teachers: Characterization and Associated Factors

Description

The overall objective of this study is to characterize stigma toward people with intellectual disabilities and autism among Chilean teachers in early childhood, elementary, and secondary education by identifying individual factors and analyzing institutional elements that influence its manifestation. Based on the knowledge gained, guidelines will be proposed for its transformation from a psychological perspective focused on educational justice.

The principal investigator of this Fondecyt Regular 1261969 is Marcela Tenorio. The co-investigators are Paulina Arango and Andrés Aparicio.