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Citation:
Canha, N. Simões, C., Owens, L., & de Matos, M. G. (2016). Direct and indirect pathways to QoL in the transition to adulthood in youth and young adults with disabilities. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 44 (2), 149-162.
Title:
Direct and indirect pathways to QoL in the transition to adulthood in youth and young adults with disabilities
Authors:
Canha, N. Simões, C., Owens, L., & de Matos, M. G.
Year:
2016
Journal/Publication: 
Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation
Publisher:
IOS Press
DOI:
Full text:
Peer-reviewed?
Yes
NIDILRR-funded? 
No

Structured abstract:

Purpose:
The aim of this study was to understand how the characteristics of self-determination (i.e., choice, problem-solving, goal setting) and factors associated with resilience (i.e., support and self-efficacy) relate to each other, including the relationship these variables have on quality-of-life (QoL) for individuals with disabilities.
Data collection & analysis:
Data were collected from 195 youth and young adults with disabilities.
Findings:
Results indicated self-efficacy as a critical skill, showing positive associations with behavior of choice and QoL. In addition, social support emerged as an important factor in the development of self-determination skills. The findings also indicated that an individual’s financial situation assumed a mediator role between self-determination components and QoL. Through structural equations modeling (SEM), a model representing the relationships between these variables was designed.
Disabilities served:
Multiple disabilities
Populations served:
Transition-age youth (14 - 24)
Interventions:
Other
Transition services
Outcomes:
Other