| 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.
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| Title: |
Enhancing the career planning self-determination of young adults with mental health challenges |
| Authors: |
Sowers, J. A., & Swank, P. |
| Year: |
2017 |
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Journal/Publication:
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Journal of Social Work in Disability & Rehabilitation |
| Publisher: |
Taylor & Francis |
| DOI: |
https://doi.org/10.1080/1536710X.2017.1300081
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| Full text: |
http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/1536710X.2017.1300081
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| Peer-reviewed? |
Yes
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| NIDILRR-funded? |
Not reported
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Purpose:
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This article explores the impact of one particular intervention on the self-determination and career planning of young adults with mental health issues. |
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Study sample: |
The study sample included sixty-seven participants, ages 20-30 years old, with mental health diagnoses such as depression or bipolar disorder. |
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Intervention:
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Participants were randomly assigned to control and intervention groups. |
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Findings:
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Intervention groups showed statistically significant greater self-determination and career planning. Self-determination at least partially helped increase career planning engagements. |
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Conclusions:
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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. |
