ERIC Number: EJ1463429
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Publication Date: 2021
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Tracking Network Growth of Students with an Intellectual Disability (ID) in a Postsecondary Program and Understanding the Challenges, Expectations, and Realizations of Families with a Young Adult with an ID
Patricia Spencer; James P. Van Haneghan; Abigail Baxter; Alexandra Chanto-Wetter; Lindsey Meyer
Journal of Inclusive Postsecondary Education, v3 n1 2021
A mixed-methods approach to Social Network Analysis was used to track the network growth of students with an Intellectual Disability in a postsecondary program from students' and parents' perspectives. Although there was an increase in network size and a shift from family-centered networks to more peer-centered networks, there was a decrease in density as participants formed distinct clusters in their networks. This difference indicates that network characteristics vary geographically based on opportunities available locally. This study revealed individual and programmatic implications for helping students develop their social networks to increase social capital and improve employment outcomes.
Descriptors: Social Networks, Intellectual Disability, Students with Disabilities, Barriers, Expectation, College Students, Student Attitudes, Parent Attitudes, Family Relationship, Peer Relationship, Geographic Location, Social Capital, Educational Certificates, Public Colleges, Suburban Schools, Student Experience
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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