Navigating the Career Development of Students With Disabilities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)

IF 1.9 4区医学 Q2 REHABILITATION

Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin Pub Date : 2024-01-24 DOI:10.1177/00343552231224778

Jina Chun, Jaeyoung Kim, Minju Lee, Constance Richard

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Abstract

In pursuit of the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education and careers, it is essential to facilitate their successful academic and career development, while simultaneously implementing STEM pathways that mitigate barriers and improve retention. This study endeavors to explore the impact of career development activities, self-efficacy, outcome expectations, and goals on the quality of life (QoL) of college students with disabilities in STEM. Participants were 182 college students with disabilities attending 2-year and 4-year private/public universities in a Midwestern state. The findings of this research offer empirical evidence for a structural model that predicts the QoL of college students with disabilities in STEM. These results underscore the importance of strengthening support systems, nurturing partnerships, and enhancing access for students with disabilities engaged in STEM learning and career exploration. By shedding light on these dynamics, this research contributes to the creation of a more inclusive and supportive environment for individuals with disabilities who aspire to excel in STEM fields.

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为科学、技术、工程和数学（STEM）领域残疾学生的职业发展导航

为了让残障人士全面融入科学、技术、工程和数学（STEM）教育和职业生涯，必须促进他们在学术和职业方面的成功发展，同时实施 STEM 途径，以减少障碍并提高保留率。本研究旨在探讨职业发展活动、自我效能感、成果预期和目标对 STEM 残疾大学生生活质量（QoL）的影响。参与者为 182 名就读于美国中西部某州两年制和四年制私立/公立大学的残疾大学生。研究结果为预测 STEM 残疾大学生 QoL 的结构模型提供了经验证据。这些结果强调了加强支持系统、培养合作伙伴关系以及提高残疾学生参与 STEM 学习和职业探索的机会的重要性。通过揭示这些动态变化，本研究有助于为渴望在 STEM 领域取得优异成绩的残障人士创造一个更具包容性和支持性的环境。

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Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin REHABILITATION-

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2.90

自引率

15.40%

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期刊介绍： Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin (RCB) publishes articles on rehabilitation counseling with a major emphasis on data-based research reports, although other types of contributions to professional knowledge in rehabilitation counseling will be considered. Examples include articles that explain an innovative technique or application, point/ counterpoint debates on a current controversy challenging the profession, or insightful essays on an important issue. Contributions of these kinds may be considered for a special section of RCB. Article topics cover a wide range—from ethical dilemmas related to counseling clients with HIV/AIDS to clinical problem solving in micro–case management.