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FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITYMiami, FloridaEXAMINING A PROPOSED JOB RETENTION MODEL FOR ADULT WORKERSWITH MENTAL RETARDATION IN SUPPORTED EMPLOYMEN SCC_Birmingham_Report-revisedNTA dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of DOCTOR OF EDUCATIONinADULT EDUCATION AND HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT bySandra Lee Forties20071DEDICATIONIn Memory of Cluistopher Douglas Fomes. Christopher was a very special and courageous individual who taught U SCC_Birmingham_Report-revisedS all rhe true meaning of life and love “There are no guarantees in life, except that everyone faces struggles. This is how we learn (and grow). SomeSCC_Birmingham_Report-revised
face struggles from the moment they are born. They are the most special of all people, requiring the most care and compassion and reminding us that loFLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITYMiami, FloridaEXAMINING A PROPOSED JOB RETENTION MODEL FOR ADULT WORKERSWITH MENTAL RETARDATION IN SUPPORTED EMPLOYMEN SCC_Birmingham_Report-revisedk the members of my committee for then support, patience, and guidance. Dr. Toilette Rocco, my committee chair, provided invaluable assistance throughout even' stage of this study. Her generous willingness to share her time and extensive expertise has meant more to me than I can express. She had con SCC_Birmingham_Report-revisedfidence in my abilities to not only complete tins dissertation, but to complete it with excellence I thank Dr Leonard Bliss for his support and methodSCC_Birmingham_Report-revised
ology suggestions, which were particularly helpful in guiding me tlrrough this study; Dr. Howard Rosenberg for providing me the opportunity to gain inFLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITYMiami, FloridaEXAMINING A PROPOSED JOB RETENTION MODEL FOR ADULT WORKERSWITH MENTAL RETARDATION IN SUPPORTED EMPLOYMEN SCC_Birmingham_Report-revisedf inspiration to me. both professionally and personally. I thank Dr Jo Gallagher and Dr. Bmce Nissen, for then guidance, optimism, and enthusiasm for my studies and researchI extend my appreciation to the college administrators, particularly Doiuia Moriarty', who has given me continual support throu SCC_Birmingham_Report-revisedgh both the comprehensive exams and this research. I thank Ozzie Caceres, the Director of Supported Employment of the Hope Center, and Christina CartaSCC_Birmingham_Report-revised
ya, Executive Director of The Learning Experience School, for all their assistance 111 allow me to interview workers in then programs. Finally. I wantFLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITYMiami, FloridaEXAMINING A PROPOSED JOB RETENTION MODEL FOR ADULT WORKERSWITH MENTAL RETARDATION IN SUPPORTED EMPLOYMEN SCC_Birmingham_Report-revisedETENTION MODEL FOR ADULT WORKERS WITH MENTAL RETARDATION IN SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT bySandra Lee FontesFlorida International University'. 2007Miami. FloridaProfessor Toilette Rocco. Major ProfessorTins quantitative study investigated the predictive relationships and interaction between factors such as SCC_Birmingham_Report-revisedwork-related social behaviors (WRSB). self-determination (SD). pel son-job congruency (PJC). job performance (JP). job satisfaction (JS). and job reteSCC_Birmingham_Report-revised
ntion (JR). A convenience sample of 100 working adults with MR were selected from supported employment agencies. Data were collected using a survey teFLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITYMiami, FloridaEXAMINING A PROPOSED JOB RETENTION MODEL FOR ADULT WORKERSWITH MENTAL RETARDATION IN SUPPORTED EMPLOYMEN SCC_Birmingham_Report-revisedeta weights and hierarchical regression analysis determined the percentage of the predictor variables contribution to the total variance of the criterion variables. JR. .IP. and JS.The findings highlight the importance of self-determination skills in predicting job retention, satisfaction, and perfo SCC_Birmingham_Report-revisedrmance for employees with MR. Consistent with the literature and hypothesized model, there was a predictive relationship between SD. JS and JR FurtherSCC_Birmingham_Report-revised
more. SD and PJC were predictors of JP. SD and JR were predictors of .IS. Interestingly, the results indicated no significant relationship between JR FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITYMiami, FloridaEXAMINING A PROPOSED JOB RETENTION MODEL FOR ADULT WORKERSWITH MENTAL RETARDATION IN SUPPORTED EMPLOYMEN SCC_Birmingham_Report-revised. However, the theoretical contribution made by this study is that self5determination is a particularly relevant predictor of important work outcomes including JR. JP. and JS. This finding is consistent with Deci's (1992) Self-Determination Theory and Wehmeyer’s (1996) argument that SD skills 111 in SCC_Birmingham_Report-reviseddividuals with disabilities have important consequences for the success in transitioning from school to adult and work life. This study provides job rSCC_Birmingham_Report-revised
etention strategies that offer rehabilitation and HR professionals a useful structure for understanding and implementing job retention interventions fFLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITYMiami, FloridaEXAMINING A PROPOSED JOB RETENTION MODEL FOR ADULT WORKERSWITH MENTAL RETARDATION IN SUPPORTED EMPLOYMEN SCC_Birmingham_Report-revised, and better performers on the job Also, individuals whose jobs were matched to their niterests and abilities (person-job congruency) were better at self-determination skills.6 SCC_Birmingham_Report-revisedFLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITYMiami, FloridaEXAMINING A PROPOSED JOB RETENTION MODEL FOR ADULT WORKERSWITH MENTAL RETARDATION IN SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENGọi ngay
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