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ERIC Number: ED568700
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2016
Pages: 33
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: N/A
EISSN: N/A
The Impact of Personal Factors on Self-Determination and Early Adulthood Outcome Constructs in Youth with Disabilities
Shogren, Karrie A.; Shaw, Leslie A.
Grantee Submission
Data from the National Longitudinal Transition Study-2 (NLTS2) were used to examine the impact of three personal factors--race/ethnicity, gender, and family income--on self-determination (i.e., autonomy, psychological empowerment, self-realization) and early adulthood outcome constructs. Findings suggest for those with high incidence disabilities, family income predicts postsecondary education outcomes. And, males with high incidence disabilities have greater access to services and accommodations as adults, but lower use of financial supports (i.e., use of government support programs). African American youth across disability categories reported lower levels of financial independence. Females with intellectual disability reported greater social relationships, but lower levels of financial support and employment. Implications for future research, policy, and practice are discussed. [At time of submission to ERIC this article was in press with the "Journal of Disability Policy Studies."]
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Postsecondary Education
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: Institute of Education Sciences (ED)
Authoring Institution: N/A
IES Funded: Yes
Grant or Contract Numbers: R324A120411