Reasons for Selecting and Continuing in Online Programs Among Graduate Students with Disabilities

Presenter Information

Susana Verdinelli

Location

Room 2056

Format Type

Paper

Start Date

January 2013

End Date

January 2013

Abstract

This qualitative study aimed at understanding the reasons that lead graduate students with disabilities to enroll in online programs and identify the factors that promoted or inhibited their persistence on these programs. This investigation was designed as a grounded theory study. Participants consisted of 20 adult graduate students with disabilities. Preliminary results indicated that selecting an online program is related to having a disability. Reasons for continuing in program are discussed.

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Reasons for Selecting and Continuing in Online Programs Among Graduate Students with Disabilities

Room 2056

This qualitative study aimed at understanding the reasons that lead graduate students with disabilities to enroll in online programs and identify the factors that promoted or inhibited their persistence on these programs. This investigation was designed as a grounded theory study. Participants consisted of 20 adult graduate students with disabilities. Preliminary results indicated that selecting an online program is related to having a disability. Reasons for continuing in program are discussed.