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Factors Influencing the College Decision-Making Process for Students with Disabilities

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The purpose of this study is to increase understanding of the college decision-making process for students with disabilities by listening to their perceptions of factors that influenced their decisions related to attending postsecondary education. A semi-structured interview was used to provide descriptive evidence from 20 college-going high school students with disabilities. Content analysis was utilized to evaluate the data collected. The results suggest that the factors influencing the college decision-making process of students without disabilities also influence the decision-making process of students with disabilities.

Source: Disabilities

DOI: 10.3390/disabilities5020036

Authors: Stefania D. Petcu, Kathleen J. Marshall, Dalun Zhang, Adam R. Lalor, Yasir Hussain

Institutions: University of Kansas, University of South Carolina, Texas A&M University, Landmark College, Quaid-i-Azam University

Language: English

Topic: Disability Education and Employment

Subfield: Safety Research

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Reduced inequalities, Quality education

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,207