Journal Article Details

Citation:
Sowers, J. A., & Swank, P. (2017). Enhancing the career planning self-determination of young adults with mental health challenges. Journal of Social Work in Disability & Rehabilitation, 16 (2), 161-179.
Title:
Enhancing the career planning self-determination of young adults with mental health challenges
Authors:
Sowers, J. A., & Swank, P.
Year:
2017
Journal/Publication: 
Journal of Social Work in Disability & Rehabilitation
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis
DOI:
Full text:
Peer-reviewed?
Yes
NIDILRR-funded? 
Not reported

Structured abstract:

Purpose:
This article explores the impact of one particular intervention on the self-determination and career planning of young adults with mental health issues.
Study sample:
The study sample included sixty-seven participants, ages 20-30 years old, with mental health diagnoses such as depression or bipolar disorder.
Intervention:
Participants were randomly assigned to control and intervention groups.
Findings:
Intervention groups showed statistically significant greater self-determination and career planning. Self-determination at least partially helped increase career planning engagements.
Conclusions:
The authors concluded that with self-determination and career planning interventions, young adults with mental illness might be able to better their career and life outcomes.
Disabilities served:
Bi-polar
Depression
Interventions:
Career counseling