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Parents Perception and Experience of Transitioning to Adulthood for Their Child Diagnosed with an Intellectual Disability
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Alice Nucifora; Sue Walker; Areana Eivers – International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 2024
Definitions of adulthood for people with intellectual disability are often complicated, with milestones being markedly different for this population. This is then associated with difficulties for both the people with intellectual disability and their parents, who are closely involved in this transitional period. This paper aims to report on…
Descriptors: Maturity (Individuals), Adolescents, Adults, Intellectual Disability
Exploring the Contribution of Student Engagement Factors to Mature-Aged Students' Persistence and Academic Achievement during the First Year of University
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Emeline Jerez – Journal of Continuing Higher Education, 2024
The expansion of higher education has led to greater diversity among students, with a significant portion of them aged 25 and above. This demographic group represents a range of intersecting identities associated with their different roles, responsibilities, and life trajectories. While older students face obstacles to engagement, persistence, and…
Descriptors: Learner Engagement, Academic Persistence, Academic Achievement, College Freshmen