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Dissertation
Impacts of parental involvement on students’ lives in an inclusive postsecondary education program: A case study
Washington State University
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Washington State University
12/2024
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.7273/000007194
Abstract
Research has found the importance of parental involvement from K-12 through higher education, yet its effects on students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) in Inclusive Postsecondary Education (IPSE) programs remain underexplored. This qualitative case study investigates the areas, methods, and differences from K-12, as well as the reasons, impacts, and challenges of parental involvement for students with IDDs in an IPSE program at Washington State University. Semi-structured interviews with nine parents revealed that participants were involved in various aspects of students’ development, such as academics, employment, and independent living, primarily through phone and in-person visits. Compared to their involvement in K-12 education, participants emphasized students’ independence more, interacted less with staff, and focused more on non-academic support. Parental involvement was driven by students’ unique needs, parental expectations, and parenting styles. While most parental involvement was
beneficial, overinvolvement occasionally had negative effects. Challenges faced by participants included scheduling conflicts, travel costs, lack of resource platforms, and communication barriers. The results of the study indicate the need for structured parental involvement and highlight the importance of IPSE programs providing guidance to better support students’ transitions into adulthood. Recommendations for IPSE programs and implications for future study are discussed based on these results.
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- Title
- Impacts of parental involvement on students’ lives in an inclusive postsecondary education program
- Creators
- Xingyao Chen
- Contributors
- Yun-Ju Hsiao (Chair)Marcus Poppen (Committee Member)Michael Dunn (Committee Member)
- Awarding Institution
- Washington State University
- Academic Unit
- Department of Teaching and Learning
- Theses and Dissertations
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Washington State University
- Publisher
- Washington State University
- Number of pages
- 119
- Identifiers
- 99901195339001842
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Dissertation