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Expectations and Experiences of Latina and Anglo Girls and Parents for Life After High School
Multiple Voices for Ethnically Diverse Exceptional Leaders (2012)
  • Eleanor Gil-Kashiwabara, Portland State University
  • Sarah Geenen, Portland State University
  • Laurie E. Powers, Portland State University
Abstract

This study investigated whether Latina youth in special education and parents of Latinas in special education differ from their Anglo counterparts regarding transition expectations and experiences, and experiences of self-determination. Surveys were completed by 211 transition-aged Anglo and Latina females, and parents of Anglo girls and Latinas in two school districts. Participants generally agreed on transition goal importance; however, caring for family members and spirituality were more valued by Latina girls. Parents of Latinas placed greater emphasis on their daughters working and attending college, in comparison to parents of Anglo youth. Implications considered include the need to further explore stereotypes regarding the transition goals of Latina youth and families, and to provide culturally-tailored transition supports.

Keywords
  • Youth -- Research -- United States,
  • Educational goals
Publication Date
September, 2012
Publisher Statement
Copyright © 2012 Council for Exceptional Children
Citation Information
Eleanor Gil-Kashiwabara, Sarah Geenen and Laurie E. Powers. "Expectations and Experiences of Latina and Anglo Girls and Parents for Life After High School" Multiple Voices for Ethnically Diverse Exceptional Leaders Vol. 13 Iss. 1 (2012)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/laurie_powers/10/