Life Satisfaction and Sense of Coherence among Young Adults with Cerebral Palsy.

Margalit, Malka; Cassel-Seidenman, Ruth

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ERIC Number: EJ354105

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Publication Date: 1987

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Life Satisfaction and Sense of Coherence among Young Adults with Cerebral Palsy.

Margalit, Malka; Cassel-Seidenman, Ruth

Career Development for Exceptional Individuals, v10 n1 p42-50 Spr 1987

Interviews with 34 young adults with cerebral palsy and their responses to the Sense of Coherence Scale indicated that most experienced levels of life satisfaction and sense of coherence typical of non-handicapped persons. Satisfaction was most influenced by: feelings of meaningfulness; amount of support and guidance; and feelings of manageability and control. (CB)

Descriptors: Cerebral Palsy, Educational Attainment, Educational Attitudes, Employment Level, Leisure Time, Life Satisfaction, Peer Acceptance, Quality of Life, Recreational Activities, Relevance (Education), Young Adults

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Language: English

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