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ERIC Number: EJ1385527
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023-Aug
Pages: 13
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-2165-1434
EISSN: EISSN-2165-1442
Parent Perspectives: Understanding the Postschool Concerns of Parents of Transition-Age Youth with Disabilities
Sanderson, Kelli A.; Bumble, Jennifer L.
Career Development and Transition for Exceptional Individuals, v46 n3 p120-132 Aug 2023
Given the importance of family participation in transition planning, it is essential to understand the concerns parents have for their children with disabilities so professionals can better address family needs and develop strategies to enhance expectations and improve student outcomes. Using results from a national U.S. survey, we examined the extent of parent concern with their child's postschool outcomes, how postschool concerns are organized, and the factors that predict increased concern. Participants were 240 parents of youth with disabilities ages 16 to 21 years. Results indicate that parent concerns are across postschool activities. Predictors of increased concerns included parent and student characteristics. Comparisons between White and non-White families showed differences in extent of postschool concerns between the groups. Paid work experiences and employing a strengths-based approach were related to decreased concerns. Limitations and implications are discussed.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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