Differences in the Relationship Between Family Environments and Self-Determination Among Anglo, Latino, and Female Students With Disabilities. (December 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Rodriguez, Raymond J.; Cavendish, Wendy
• Is Part Of: Career development and transition for exceptional individuals. Volume 36:Number 3(2013)
• Page Start: 152
• Page End: 162
• Publication Date: 2013-12
• Subjects: self-determination -- family environments -- ethnicity -- gender -- disability -- transition; Exceptional children -- Vocational education -- United States -- Periodicals; 371.95
• DOI: 10.1177/2165143412461524
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2165-1434

Abstract

The role of gender and ethnicity as moderators of the relationship between perceived family environments and levels of self-determination was examined in a sample of students with disabilities. A sample of 157 Latino and Anglo students with disabilities completed the Family Environment Scale and the Arc Self-Determination Scale . Results indicated Latino and female students reported significantly higher levels of self-determination than Anglo male students. Differences were also found among Latino, Anglo, and female students in the relationship between perceived family environments and self-determination. Implications include developing ways families and schools can provide conditions to nurture self-determination and transition planning that are sensitive to ethnic and gender differences.