Dissertation
A phenomenological study to examine the lived experiences of successful young adults with disabilities and their perceptions on the impact of self-determination
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Drexel University
Mar 2022
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17918/00001272
Abstract
During high school, students with disabilities are provided with an Individualized Education Program to help increase their academic performance and ability to access the general education curriculum. Once these individuals turn 16, a transition plan is developed that supports their development and preparation to graduate from high school and attend a post-secondary institution, obtain a career, and to become self-sufficient adults. One of the goals of the transition plan is to increase self-determination. Literature reveals that self-determination can improve the quality of life for individuals with disabilities. The purpose of this phenomenological study was to examine the lived experiences of students with disabilities who matriculated through a large metropolitan east coast school system and have successfully transitioned from high school to college or other post-secondary institutions through their perceptions of the impact of self-determination. This study includes semi-structured interviews and a focus group interview of students who have been in college for at least two consecutive years. This study intends to identify additional support needed to improve self-determination and increase college attendance rates for students with disabilities.
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- Title
- A phenomenological study to examine the lived experiences of successful young adults with disabilities and their perceptions on the impact of self-determination
- Creators
- Tiffany Mason
- Contributors
- Janet Marie Sloand (Advisor)
- Awarding Institution
- Drexel University
- Degree Awarded
- Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
- Publisher
- Drexel University; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of pages
- vii, 128 pages
- Resource Type
- Dissertation
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- School of Education (1997-2026); Drexel University
- Other Identifier
- 991018021331204721