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ERIC Number: EJ1462431
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2025
Pages: 13
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ISSN: ISSN-2154-1647
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Understanding the Relationship between Self-Determination Skills and Quality of Life of College Students with Autism
Jacqueline Lubin; Jerrie Brooks; Marsha Simon
Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, v60 n1 p22-34 2025
Using the World Health Organization Quality of Life- BREF (WHOQOL-BREF, 1997) and Chao's (2016) Self-Determination Scale for College Students (SDSCS), the study examined college students with autism perceptions of their self-determination skills and quality of life. The study sought to identify the levels of self-determination skills and quality of life of college students with autism, and to understand the relationship between self-determination skills and the quality of life (QoL) of students with ASD in post-secondary settings. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, correlation, and multiple regression. Overall, results demonstrated participants reported, mid-level self-determination and QoL with the majority stating average levels. Similar midpoint/average levels were found for the self-determination subscales (Self-Realization, Psychological Empowerment, Self-Regulation, Autonomy) and QoL domains, including Physical Health, Social Relationships, Psychological, and Environment. The results of this study confirmed the positive correlation and predictive relationship between self-determination and QoL of individuals. Educational implications and recommendations for future research are discussed.
Division on Autism and Developmental Disabilities, Council for Exceptional Children. DDD, P.O. Box 3512, Fayetteville, AR 72702. Tel: 479-575-3326; Fax: 479-575-6676; Web site: http://www.daddcec.com/
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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