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