| 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.
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| 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 |
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Journal/Publication:
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Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation |
| Publisher: |
IOS Press |
| DOI: |
https://doi.org/10.3233/JVR-150787
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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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Purpose:
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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. |
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Data collection and analysis:
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Data were collected from 195 youth and young adults with disabilities. |
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Findings:
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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. |
