ERIC Number: ED568699
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2016
Pages: 36
Abstractor: As Provided
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Measuring the Early Adulthood Outcomes of Young Adults with Disabilities: Developing Constructs Using NLTS2 Data
Shogren, Karrie A.; Shaw, Leslie A.; Little, Todd D.
Grantee Submission, Exceptionality v24 n1 p45-61 2016
Secondary data analysis was used to develop and examine disability-related differences in outcome constructs from the National Longitudinal Transition Study-2 (NLTS2). Findings suggest that outcome constructs could be created that represented key elements of quality of life domains including social relationships, financial independence, financial supports, employment, emotional well-being, postsecondary education, independent living, health status, access to services, and advocating for needs. The constructs could be measured equivalently across disability groups, but young adults with high incidence disabilities, generally, experienced more positive outcomes than those with more severe disabilities, despite the finding that those with more severe disabilities have greater access to services and financial supports. Implications for future research and practice are discussed. [This paper was published in "Exceptionality," v24 n1 p45-61 2016 (EJ1093568).]
Descriptors: Young Adults, Disabilities, Data Analysis, Longitudinal Studies, Transitional Programs, Special Education, Quality of Life, Interpersonal Relationship, Financial Support, Employment, Well Being, Postsecondary Education, Independent Living, Health, Access to Health Care, Advocacy, Severity (of Disability), Outcomes of Treatment, Factor Analysis
Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles
Education Level: Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: Institute of Education Sciences (ED)
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IES Funded: Yes
Grant or Contract Numbers: R324A110041