Quality of Life of Higher Education Students with Learning Disability Studying Online

This study examined how learning challenges encountered within online learning environments affected the quality of life of students with learning disability. A qualitative content analysis of semi-structured interviews conducted with eight students (mean age = 33.75 years; SD = 8.15), revealed that...

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Published in:International journal of disability, development, and education development, and education, 2018-07, Vol.65 (4), p.393-407
Main Authors: Lambert, David C, Dryer, Rachel
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anxiety
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Barriers
Barriers to participation
College Students
Content Analysis
Distance education
Distance learning
Educational quality
Financial Problems
Foreign Countries
Higher education
Interpersonal relations
Interpersonal Relationship
Interviews
Learning Disabilities
Learning environment
Online Courses
Online learning
Qualitative Research
Quality of Life
Self Esteem
Semi Structured Interviews
Social Indicators
Stress Variables
Student Attitudes
Students
Students with disabilities
Time Perspective
Time use
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Summary:This study examined how learning challenges encountered within online learning environments affected the quality of life of students with learning disability. A qualitative content analysis of semi-structured interviews conducted with eight students (mean age = 33.75 years; SD = 8.15), revealed that learning challenges had consequences on students quality of life with regards to levels of stress/anxiety, self-esteem, time available for other activities, personal relationships and financial pressures. A notable finding was that these quality of life concerns were frequently associated with the extra time and effort students invested in their studies as a way of managing the learning challenges encountered. The findings of this study provide valuable insights into the higher levels of anxiety and lower levels of self-esteem previously reported for students with learning disability; and underscore the importance of minimising learning barriers, providing study accommodations, and providing multifaceted support programs that address both academic and emotional/personal concerns. [Author abstract]
ISSN:1034-912X
1465-346X
DOI:10.1080/1034912X.2017.1410876