Attributes contributing to the employment satisfaction of university graduates with learning disabilities. From: Learning Disability Quarterly | Date: June 22, 2003| Author: Foley, Teresa E.; Madaus, Joseph W.; McGuire, Joan M.; Ruban, Lilia M. | COPYRIGHT 2003 Council for Learning Disabilities. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Abstract. One hundred and thirty-two graduates with learning disabilities (LD) of a large, public, competitive postsecondary institution were surveyed to determine levels of employment self-efficacy and satisfaction. Based upon a response rate of 67% (N = 89), graduates reported high levels of employment self-efficacy and satisfaction. Although there were no significant differences related to levels of self-efficacy and job satisfaction and selected demographic variables, perceptio...

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