Self-Efficacy and Success: Narratives of Adults with Disabilities

Preface
Acknowledgements
About the Book
Contents
About the Authors
Introduction
	Sense of Self-Efficacy as a Mediating Factor in Successful Employment
	References
Part I: Introduction to Success, Self-efficacy and People with Disabilities
	1: Success
		1.1	 What Is Success?
		1.2	 Success Among People with Disabilities
		References
	2: Self-Efficacy as a Source of Success
		2.1	 What Is Self-Efficacy?
		2.2	 Differentiating Between Self-Efficacy and Related Concepts
		2.3	 Sense of Self-Efficacy of Students with Disabilities in the Educational System
		2.4	 Occupational Self-Efficacy
			Occupational Self-Efficacy Among People with Disabilities
		References
Part II: The School Years
	Bibliography
	3: Formal Education
		3.1	 Educational Figures: Willingness to Fight for Pupils’ Rights and Dedication for Their Success
		3.2	 Efficacy-Enhancing Messages
		3.3	 Supports and Accommodations
		References
	4: Support from Professionals Outside the Educational System
		References
	5: Parents’ Contribution: Parental Effects, Parents’ Dedication, Efficacy-Enhancing Messages
		5.1	 Parents’ Effects on Their Children’s Academic Aspirations
		5.2	 Parents’ Dedication
		5.3	 Parents’ Efficacy-Enhancing Messages
		References
	6: Coping with Social Challenges and Loneliness
		6.1	 The Importance of Social Support
		References
	7: Academic Challenges of Pupils with Disabilities and Effective Inclusive Practices
		7.1	 Pupils with Physical Disabilities
		7.2	 Pupils with Autistic Spectrum Disorder
		7.3	 Pupils with Learning Disabilities
		7.4	 Pupils with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
		7.5	 Pupils with Blindness or Low Vision
			Environmental Factors
			Internal and Personality Factors
		7.6	 The Consequences of Misdiagnosis and Delayed Diagnosis
		7.7	 Current and Future Trends in Inclusive Education
		7.8	 Recommendations for Practitioners
		References
	8: Inner Strengths: The Importance of Self-Efficacy, Character Strengths, and Unique Traits
		8.1	 The Importance of Self-Efficacy
			Familial Challenges as Building Character and Self-Efficacy
		8.2	 Self-Determination
		8.3	 Self-Advocacy
		8.4	 Perseverance
		8.5	 Unique Skills
		References
Part III: Higher Education Years
	9: Challenges and Supports
		9.1	 Transitioning from High School to College
		9.2	 What Can Help College Students with Disabilities Succeed?
		9.3	 Distance Learning and Students with Disabilities
		9.4	 The Role of Faculty and Administrators in Supporting Students with Disabilities in Postsecondary Education
		References
Part IV: Career and Employment of People with Disabilities
	10: Challenges that People with Disabilities Face Regarding Employment and Career Development and Venues to Overcome Them
		10.1	 Barriers to Employment Among People with Disabilities
		10.2	 Internal Factors That Support Employment Among People with Disabilities
		References
	11: Developing a Successful Career Among People with Disabilities
		11.1	 Factors Contributing to the Development of a Successful Career by People with Disabilities
			Training and Support Programmes
			Recommendations to Enhance the Employability of People with Disabilities
			Educating Employers About the Importance and Benefits of Employing People with Disabilities
			Accommodations in the Workplace
		11.2	 Benefits and Challenges of Entrepreneurship for People with Disabilities
		References
	12: Employment Challenges and Solutions for People with Disabilities During COVID-19 Pandemic
		References
	13: Some Ethical Dilemmas When Conducting Interviews with People with Disabilities
		References
Afterword
Appendix 1: Designing and Implementing the Study
	References
Appendix 2: Some Ethical Dilemmas When Conducting Interviews with People with Disabilities
	References
Index