Aspirations held by young adults with intellectual disabilities and their mothers

This study reports on Australian small-scale exploratory descriptive research into how young people with intellectual disability and their families construct their futures. The aims of this research were to (a) better understand the future aspirations held by young adults with intellectual disabilit...

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Published in:Australian journal of career development 2020-07, Vol.29 (2), p.107-116
Main Authors: McMahon, Mary, Moni, Karen, Cuskelly, Monica, Lloyd, Jan, Jobling, Anne
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aspiration
Barriers
Barriers to participation
Career Development
Caregiver Role
Decision Making
Employment Level
Foreign Countries
Futures (Of society)
Goal Orientation
Individual Characteristics
Intellectual Disability
Interviews
Leisure Time
Mother attitudes
Mothers
Occupational Aspiration
Parent Attitudes
Postcompulsory education
Postsecondary education
Young Adults
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Summary:This study reports on Australian small-scale exploratory descriptive research into how young people with intellectual disability and their families construct their futures. The aims of this research were to (a) better understand the future aspirations held by young adults with intellectual disability and their parents, (b) identify enablers and barriers to the achievement of these aspirations, and (c) provide insights for career practitioners who support young people with intellectual disability and their parents to achieve their personal and career goals. Participants were four young people with intellectual disabilities aged between 18 and 30 years and their mothers. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analysed thematically. Results provide a nuanced understanding of the issues facing young people with intellectual disabilities and their families in constructing their futures. Suggestions are offered that can inform career development practice and policy. [Author abstract]
ISSN:1038-4162
2200-6974
DOI:10.1177/1038416220916813