| Citation: |
Castruita Rios, Y.; Lee, B.; Umucu, E.; Estala-Gutiérrez, V.; Kim, J.; & Tansey, T. (2023). Facilitators and barriers of employment among transition-age Hispanic youth with disabilities.
Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 59
(2),
191-206.
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| Title: |
Facilitators and barriers of employment among transition-age Hispanic youth with disabilities |
| Authors: |
Castruita Rios, Y.; Lee, B.; Umucu, E.; Estala-Gutiérrez, V.; Kim, J.; & Tansey, T. |
| Year: |
2023 |
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Journal/Publication:
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Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation |
| Publisher: |
IOS Press |
| DOI: |
https://doi.org/10.3233/JVR-230037
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| Full text: |
https://content.iospress.com/articles/journal-of-vocational-rehabil...
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| Peer-reviewed? |
Yes
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| NIDILRR-funded? |
No
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| Background: |
Prior research has examined the associations between demographic variables and employment outcomes in transition-age youth with disabilities, yet little is known about the supports and services that provide pathways to employment among transition-age Hispanic youth with disabilities. |
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Purpose:
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The purpose of the study was to identify variables associated with employment for transition-age Hispanic youth VR participants. Among them, demographic factors, barriers to employment, services associated with exiting in competitive integrated employment and associated weekly earnings. |
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Data collection and analysis:
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We used descriptive analysis to examine the demographic characteristics of the study’s sample. Variables were then dichotomized, except for age at application, to be analyzed via logistic regression and a stepwise forward regression analysis was performed to assess the association between different levels of independent variables and selected dependent variables. |
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Findings:
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Findings were consistent with previous findings examining the relationships between sociodemographic variables, vocational rehabilitation (VR) related variables, and employment outcomes in transition-age youth with disabilities. Our findings revealed that there are several positive and negative sociodemographic and VR-related variables associated with employment and weekly earnings for transition-age Hispanic youth VR participants. |
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Conclusions:
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Besides supporting transition-age Hispanic youth with disabilities, understanding familial perspectives and needs would also be critical in facilitating a successful employment experience. |
