The study investigated the influence of social
activities on social adjustment of students with deafness
in Special Education Schools in Uyo Nigeria. The
purpose of the study is to as certian the influence of
social activities on social adjustment of students with
deafness in Special Education Schools in Uyo Nigeria.
The study adopted descriptive survey research design.
Four null null hypotheses were postulated to guide the
research. The variables include participation in game
(sport), creative drama activity, gender and play
competition. To collect data effectively, 12 item
questionnaire was administered on 100 respondents
sampled for study. The data collected were analysed
using z-test statistic to test the null null hypotheses at
0.05 level of significance. The result showed that gender
has no influence on social adjustment of students with
deafness rather there are substantial influence of
participation in games (sport), creative drama activity
and play competition therefore, based on these findings
some recommendations, suggestions that are important
for school counselors and educational planners that will
better improve the standard of school curriculum for
preventive intervention were make.
Keywords :
Social Activities, Social Adjustment and Students with Deafness