A qualitative study of the career development of Hispanics with disabilities

Career development of Hispanics with disabilities was the focal problem of the current study. Participants were seven Hispanic women and three Hispanic men. Twenty interviews were conducted and recorded. Additional data were collected through indepth questionnaires including both demographic informa...

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Published inThe Journal of rehabilitation Vol. 62; no. 3; p. 5
Main Authors Trevino, Beatriz, Szymanski, Edna Mora
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Washington, D.C National Rehabilitation Association 01.07.1996
Subjects
Analysis
Career development
Career development planning
Disabled persons
Employment
Hispanic Americans
People with disabilities
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Summary:Career development of Hispanics with disabilities was the focal problem of the current study. Participants were seven Hispanic women and three Hispanic men. Twenty interviews were conducted and recorded. Additional data were collected through indepth questionnaires including both demographic information and open ended questions. A grounded theory qualitative methodology was used to identify, categorize, and connect themes. Triangulation, field notes, memos, member checks, and peer debriefing were used to address issues of reliability. Two overriding themes emerged. The first, career motivation, was defined by experiences relating to developmental work motivation, the meaning of work, and the hierarchy of work needs. The second, vocational behavior, related to personal attributes, disability and work, and barriers and supports.
ISSN:0022-4154