Life-Span Perspectives on Disability and Work: A Qualitative Study

Career-development patterns of employed college graduates from diverse ethnic backgrounds with physical and sensory disabilities were explored through a qualitative study. Key themes emerging fell into three categories: establishing an occupational self-concept, launching a career, and career advanc...

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Published inRehabilitation counseling bulletin Vol. 42; no. 1; p. 51
Main Authors Conyers, Liza M, Koch, Lynn C, Szymanski, Edna Mora
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Washington SAGE PUBLICATIONS, INC 01.09.1998
Subjects
Behavior Patterns
Career Development
College Graduates
Disabilities
Employment
Life Span
Qualitative Research
Self Concept
Work Attitudes
Young Adults
Young Children
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Summary:Career-development patterns of employed college graduates from diverse ethnic backgrounds with physical and sensory disabilities were explored through a qualitative study. Key themes emerging fell into three categories: establishing an occupational self-concept, launching a career, and career advancement. Presents factors that influenced developmental stages and the perceived meaning of work. (Author/MKA)
ISSN:0034-3552
1538-4853