NAME OF METHOD/TOOL/TECHNIQUE
Constructivist grounded-theory study about purpose development
TARGET GROUP:
(college) students with disabilities
AUTHOR'S/ ORGANISATION'S NAME
Annemarie Vaccaro, University of Rhode IslandAdam Moore, Roger Williams UniversityEzekiel Kimball, University of Massachusetts AmherstPeter F. Troiano, Central Connecticut State UniversityBarbara M. Newman, University of Rhode Island
LINK TO METHOD (IN ENGLISH)
BRIEF SUMMARY
A constructivist grounded theory study of 59 students with various disabilities offers insights into long-term resilience. Researchers present narratives of students who employed creative coping strategies, to develop successful coping patterns, and exuded resilience while navigating a challenging postsecondary learning environment.