Building Career PATHS (Postschool Achievement Through Higher Skills) for Young Women With Disabilities. Issue 4 (December 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lindstrom, Lauren; Doren, Bonnie; Post, Cindy; Lombardi, Allison
• Is Part Of: Career development quarterly. Volume 61:Issue 4(2013)
• Page Start: 330
• Page End: 338
• Publication Date: 2013-12
• Subjects: Vocational guidance -- Periodicals; Career development -- Periodicals; Career education -- Periodicals; 370.11305
• DOI: 10.1002/j.2161-0045.2013.00059.x
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0889-4019

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main"> <title> <x xml:space="preserve">Abstract</x> </title> <p>The PATHS (Postschool Achievement Through Higher Skills) curriculum is designed to address the career development needs of young women with disabilities and other barriers. Participants (<italic>N</italic> = 110) in a pilot test of the curriculum showed increases in vocational self‐efficacy, social efficacy, and awareness of disability/gender issues related to career planning, whereas those in the comparison group did not make similar gains. Qualitative findings from focus groups (<italic>N</italic> = 68) revealed that PATHS participants improved in self‐confidence, self‐awareness, ability to identify strengths, knowledge of multiple career options, and the capacity to set goals and plan for future careers.</p> </abstract>