An investigation of the career development of high school adolescents with hearing impairments in New Zealand

Journal/Book: Amer Ann Deaf. 1998; 143: Kdes PAS-6, 800 Florida Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002. American Annals of the Deaf. 268-276.

Abstract: Although the need for better-skilled workers has been signaled by the marketplace, people with hearing impairments generally are employed in unskilled or semiskilled jobs. They are, therefore, at heightened risk of unemployment and underemployment. Compounding this risk are the levels of vocational preparation and job awareness of adolescents with hearing impairments, which are generally considered inadequate. With a view to improving prevocational programs for hearing impaired adolescents, the researcher collected information on career awareness and vocational maturity, Significant differences were identified between hearing impaired and hearing adolescents on a range of career measures. In particular, adolescents with hearing impairments were identified as having less career awareness.

Note: Article Furlonger B, Victoria Univ Technol, Fac Arts, Dept Psychol, Melbourne, Vic 3000, AUSTRALIA

Keyword(s): SELF-DIRECTED SEARCH; VOCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT; YOUNG-ADULTS; DEAF YOUTH; TRANSITION; ATTITUDES; EDUCATION; STUDENTS; PARENTS

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