Graduates of doctoral level programs are the stewards of their profession. Historically, doctoral dissertation research has been summarized as a service to improve research accessibility, analyze research trends, and suggest potential areas for future inquiry. The current review analyzes 99 doctoral dissertations from recognized rehabilitation…

Career and technical education (CTE) is a form of educational service that is centered around preparing students for the workforce. At its core, CTE is intended to bridge the gap between high school education and postsecondary employment by teaching employment skills to students while they are in high school. CTE is vital in transition planning…

This article continues the tradition of reviews documenting doctoral rehabilitation research. Doctoral dissertations completed during calendar years 2008-2010 from recognized doctoral rehabilitation programs were identified and reviewed using the same approach used by Tansey, Zanskas, and Phillips. Analysis of 88 dissertations resulted in a…

Reviews doctoral dissertation research in rehabilitation during 1988 and 1989 and provides topical index of dissertations. Describes methodology used to compile, select, and categorize bibliography of dissertations, along with reference citations, summary observations, and comments regarding observable trends. (Author/NB)

Modern medical technology has increased the length and improved the quality of the lives of physically injured and disabled individuals. Knowledge and attitudes toward social and psychological factors associated with disability have not kept pace with these advances. Professionals working with disabled have not significantly changed their…

Presents a comprehensive bibliography of 721 doctoral dissertations within rehabilitation, procedures used for compilation, initial findings and observed trends, and format/uses of bibliography. Divides research into three major areas of attitudinal studies, psychological aspects of disability, and vocational adjustment to disability. Provides…

This annual dissertation review was prepared by surveying issues of Dissertation Abstracts International for 1981. The bibliography contains 68 citations, with condensed abstracts, arranged in three major categories: the rehabilitation client, services and outcomes, and rehabilitation professionals. (PAS)

This review of research on factors which influence the degree of stigma attached to handicaps discusses: (1) ranking handicaps in order of acceptability; (2) personality factors involved in response to handicaps; (3) how professional groups respond to handicaps; and (4) how attitudes may be changed. (Author)

Evaluation of professional competence in rehabilitation counseling occurs routinely. However, the evaluation procedures are not fully adequate. The addition of standardized simulations could promote more accurate judgments about professional competence, facilitate identification of training needs, and ensure that counselors possess the competence…

This quarterly annotated bibliography of current literature on educational and vocational guidance describes various pamphlets, guides and brochures which provide occupational information, educational, vocational and personal guidance, guidance administration and procedures, information on student aids and aids for the teacher. Additional guidance…

Explains a procedure for selection and inclusion of doctoral dissertations on rehabilitation counseling in an annotated bibliography. Topics include counseling patients with physical disabilities and injuries, coping with anxiety and adjustment, and evaluating rehabilitation programs. (JAC)

This comprehensive literature guide abstracts current publications pertaining to a wide range of counseling topics. Many articles are free or inexpensive and the addresses for obtaining copies are included. Included are sections on occupational information; educational, vocational and personal guidance; guidance administration and procedures;…

The annotated bibliography reviews current literature related to educational and vocational guidance. Articles, books and resource guides written about career counseling, student financial aid, guidance administration and non-traditional educational opportunities are included. Free or inexpensive resource materials for counselors are listed. (NWS)

This cumulative index contains over 5500 titles from the ERIC collection, and represents all the document input from the Clearinghouse on Counseling and Personnel Services between 1967-1976. Topics cover theoretical and practical information in all areas of counseling and guidance as well as in drug abuse, aging, sexuality and death. Directions…

This annotated bibliography of current literature on educational and vocational guidance is divided into the following sections: occupational information; educational, vocational, and personal guidance; guidance administration and procedures; student aids; teacher aids; free or inexpensive guidance material; adult education and the aging;…