ERIC Number: EJ921062
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2011-May
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Career Interests and Self-Estimated Abilities of Young Adults with Disabilities
Turner, Sherri; Unkefer, Lesley Craig; Cichy, Bryan Ervin; Peper, Christine; Juang, Ju-Ping
Journal of Career Assessment, v19 n2 p183-196 May 2011
The purpose of this study was to ascertain vocational interests and self-estimated work-relevant abilities of young adults with disabilities. Results showed that young adults with both low incidence and high incidence disabilities have a wide range of interests and self-estimated work-relevant abilities that are comparable to those in the general population. However, in this sample, less than 50% were employed in jobs that matched their Holland Theme interest/ability profiles. Suggestions for both employers and counselors to assist young adults with disabilities to work in employment that is satisfying and congruent with their vocational personalities are offered. (Contains 2 tables.)
Descriptors: Incidence, Vocational Interests, Disabilities, Young Adults, Self Efficacy, Employment Patterns, Transitional Programs, Interest Inventories, Minimum Competency Testing, Profiles, Skill Analysis, Job Skills
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Adult Education
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Language: English
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