مرکز منطقه ای اطلاع رساني علوم و فناوري - Examination of Factors That are Effective in Profession Choice of Disabled Individuals

Abstract :

Helping disabled people to gain a profession and place in working life as well as making them economically independent are considered as important goals. However, the choice of profession for disabled people is a more difficult process than the other individuals. In this study, it was aimed to investigate some factors that affect the profession choices of disabled individuals who studied in or were graduated from different universities during 2015-2016 academic years. In the study, “Phenomenological Research Design” was used as qualitative research method. The data of the study were collected by interviewing with 10 disabled individuals. The variables which were thought to affect the choice of disabled persons -social environment influence, economic level, parental attitudes, area of interest, physical conditions of the campus and disability situation- were examined and put in order by participants. It has been found that in choosing a profession; disabled people take into consideration the most their disability situations and at least the attitudes of their parents.