ERIC Number: ED621019
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2022
Pages: 254
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: 979-8-2099-0778-7
ISSN: EISSN-
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Speech-Language Pathologists' Thoughts about Emotion Regulation Therapy to Improve Students' Employability
Scott, Phyllis R.
ProQuest LLC, Psy.D. Dissertation, Walden University
High school graduates with language deficits often have poor emotion regulation (ER), enter the workforce unprepared to meet the emotional demands, and experience workforce outcomes that lead to a poor quality of life. Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) teach ER, but little is known about ER-targeted speech-language therapy (ERSLT) for high schoolers with mild-to-moderate language impairments and ER deficits (MMLI/ER). This study was designed to explore SLPs' views and decisions about providing ER-SLT to improve career readiness and employability for students with MMLI/ER. Several studies, the evidence-based practice (EBP) model, and a thematic analysis approach informed this integrative interpretive description design and methodology. Dual analyses of interview data from seven experienced SLPs revealed views that SLPs can, should, and do provide ER-SLT to prepare students with MMLI/ER for future employment. SLPs reported integrating ER-SLT using standard language goals to best leverage their human capital. SLPs' ER-SLT paradigm included innovative and traditional language therapy that emphasized ER and executive functions through realistic scenarios, modeling, scripts, role-play, incidental teaching, and other EBPs. SLPs' views and decisions reflected EBPs influenced by (a) personhood, humanistic, and solution-focused themes; and (b) a strong reliance on SLPs' own expertise, experience, and preferences. Results from this study may inspire future research and contribute to positive social change through the development of advanced ER-SLT and other educational practices designed to increase the career readiness, employability, and quality of life for young adults with MMLI. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]
Descriptors: Speech Language Pathology, Allied Health Personnel, Self Control, Emotional Response, Therapy, Language Impairments, High School Students, Career Readiness, Employment Potential, Evidence Based Practice, Executive Function, Models, Vignettes, Scripts, Role Playing, Incidental Learning, Decision Making, Quality of Life, Young Adults
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Publication Type: Dissertations/Theses - Doctoral Dissertations
Education Level: High Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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