Journal article
Autonomy, self-realization, and psychological empowerment: a prospective mixed methods study of the effects of residential immersive life skills programs for youth with physical disabilities
Abstract
PURPOSE: To examine changes in self-determination associated with youth participation in residential immersive life skills (RILS) programs.
METHOD: In this prospective mixed methods study, the Arc's Self-Determination Scale was administered pre- and post-program, and at 3- and 12-month follow-ups, to 27 RILS youth and a comparison group of 11 youth enrolled in a non-residential life skills program. Ten RILS youth were interviewed 3 and …
Authors
King G; Kingsnorth S; McPherson AC; Tajik-Parvinchi D
Journal
Disability and Rehabilitation, Vol. 46, No. 14, pp. 3097–3107
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Publication Date
July 2, 2024
DOI
10.1080/09638288.2023.2243222
ISSN
0963-8288