Attitudes Toward Occupations for Deaf Youth in Sweden

Abstract

The study investigated the expressed advice of parents, teachers, and Deaf community leaders regarding careers for deaf students in Sweden. The research was conducted: (a) in a country where consensus has been achieved on recognition and accommodation of the educational needs of deaf students; (b) in a city with a very high concentration of deaf individuals, a continuum of educational facilities, and support for deaf students ranging from preschool through college; and, (c) in a community with a strong and active deaf organization and parent organization. The authors found that, despite many advances in the country, communication in the language of the greater society is a potent factor in limiting occupational possibilities for the Deaf.

Effect of Parent Involvement and Parent Expectations on Postsecondary Outcomes for Individuals Who Are d/Deaf or Hard of Hearing

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Hearing Loss in the Middle East: Attitudes of Kuwaiti Adults

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The Antecedents and Outcomes of Autonomous Behaviors: Modeling the Role of Autonomy in Achieving Sustainable Employment for Deaf Young Adults

“…Parental over-protection, perhaps stemming from low expectations about the capacity of deaf individuals, restricts opportunities for independent, autonomous action and career exploration (Punch et al 2004). Parents of deaf children may believe that deaf people have limited occupational opportunities (Schroedel and Carnahan 1991) and tend to discourage specific careers that are seen to be too challenging (DeCaro et al 2001;Parasnis et al 1996). Indeed, previous research has revealed that parental expectations of their deaf adolescents' future achievements are strong predictors of future outcomes, from independent living, postsecondary enrollment and completion, and employment (Cawthon et al 2015).…”