'Not Gonna Hold Me Back': Coping and Resilience in Students with Disabilities

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Title: 'Not Gonna Hold Me Back': Coping and Resilience in Students with Disabilities
Language: English
Authors: Vaccaro, Annemarie, Moore, Adam, Kimball, Ezekiel, Troiano, Peter F., Newman, Barbara M.
Source: Journal of Student Affairs Research and Practice. 2019 56(2):181-193.
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Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 13
Publication Date: 2019
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Disabilities, College Students, Coping, Resilience (Psychology), At Risk Students, Social Bias, College Environment, Barriers, Self Disclosure (Individuals), Educational Resources, Self Management, Stereotypes, Misconceptions, Self Concept
DOI: 10.1080/19496591.2018.1506793
ISSN: 1949-6591
Abstract: A constructivist grounded theory study with 59 students with diverse disabilities from four different universities offers insight into coping strategies and long-term resilience for this rapidly growing, but marginalized, population. Embracing a strengths perspective, we present narratives from student exemplars who used creative coping strategies, drew upon past successes to develop successful coping patterns, and exuded resilience as they navigated challenging postsecondary learning environments. Findings reinforce the importance of person-centered student affairs practice.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2019
Accession Number: EJ1210373
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:A constructivist grounded theory study with 59 students with diverse disabilities from four different universities offers insight into coping strategies and long-term resilience for this rapidly growing, but marginalized, population. Embracing a strengths perspective, we present narratives from student exemplars who used creative coping strategies, drew upon past successes to develop successful coping patterns, and exuded resilience as they navigated challenging postsecondary learning environments. Findings reinforce the importance of person-centered student affairs practice.
ISSN:1949-6591
DOI:10.1080/19496591.2018.1506793