A Narrative Examination of the Perception of Employment by the Visually Disabled

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    • Source:
      282
    • Education Level:
      Higher Education
    • Subject Terms:
      Employment; Visual Impairments; Work Attitudes; Qualitative Research; Interviews; Questionnaires; Academic Achievement; Assistive Technology; Communication (Thought Transfer); Self Advocacy; Higher Education; Vocational Rehabilitation; Role Models; Self Employment; Teleworking; Networks; Psychological Patterns; Job Search Methods; Adults
    • Subject Terms:
      Texas
    • Abstract:
      It was not known how the visually disabled perceived gaining employment or how perception affected employment seeking behaviors within this population. The purpose of this qualitative narrative study was to explore how the visually disabled perceived gaining employment and how perception affected employment seeking behaviors within this population. Action in Perception, and the enrichment perspective were used for this study. Data collection consisted of a list of questions for employed or unemployed participants, offered in print or braille, a demographics questionnaire, and interviews conducted face-to-face or by Zoom Pro. Research participants were 10 visually disabled participants 18 years and older residing in Texas. Theoretical thematic coding with an inductive analysis, hand coding, and NVivo were used for data analysis. Themes chosen prior to research were academic achievement, assistive technology, communication, self-advocacy, independence, interdependence, higher education, perception, vocational rehabilitation, and employment achievement. New themes that emerged during data collection were role models, networking, demonstration, emotional impact, self-employment, telework, and enrichment. Results showed the visually disabled perceived gaining employment as financial independence and perception affected employment seeking behaviors strongest through networking. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]
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    • Publication Date:
      2018
    • Accession Number:
      ED584897