ERIC Number: EJ1322913
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021
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Adults with Dyslexia: A Snapshot of the Demands on Adulthood in Australia
Wissell, Shae; Karimi, Leila; Serry, Tanya
Australian Journal of Learning Difficulties, v26 n2 p153-166 2021
This study explored the educational and employment profiles and the psychosocial wellbeing of 65 Australian adults with dyslexia. Participants were also asked about their age at diagnosis of dyslexia. These domains have been under studied in the Australian adult dyslexic community. Data was collected using an anonymous online two-part survey. Part one was purpose-designed to collect personal and demographic information in line with the study's aims. Part two comprised the standardised Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Wellbeing Scales (WEMWBS). Results revealed that participants' educational attainments and employment profiles closely reflected those of the general Australian community. Age at diagnosis was highly variable ranging from adolescence to over 50. Based on the normative data from the WEMWBS, participants had significantly lower levels of mental wellbeing. Results suggest that despite many participants meeting key external markers of success, many appear to do so under personal and psychological strain.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Adults, Dyslexia, Well Being, Clinical Diagnosis, Age Differences, Educational Attainment, Employment Level, Mental Health, Psychological Patterns, Life Satisfaction, Interpersonal Relationship, Self Disclosure (Individuals)
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Australia
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