Harper's research reflects human nature. Many people with visible differences have difficulties with social interaction. He believes that in order for people to develop positive views towards disabled individuals, social interaction needs to be better attempted by both disabled and non-disabled children. The findings were published in the May issue of Rehabilitation Psychology. Harper and his colleagues are currently studying how disabled children view themselves and others.
Disability is part of the human condition.
Children from different cultures expressed different views about particular disabilities and whom they would be likely to select as playmates.