Student Engagement for College Students with the Hidden Disability of Orthostatic Intolerance

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Main Author: Karabin, Beverly Lynn
Language:English
Published: University of Toledo / OhioLINK 2009
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Online Access:http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=toledo1262881229
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spelling ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-toledo12628812292021-08-03T06:07:33Z Student Engagement for College Students with the Hidden Disability of Orthostatic Intolerance Karabin, Beverly Lynn Education Health Care Higher Education Nursing Rehabilitation student engagement college students hidden disability orthostatic intolerance This study described the factors that contribute to engagement patterns of college students with the hidden health-related disability of orthostatic intolerance. Specifically, this study used a qualitative methodology and collective-case study design to explore the categories of campus physical, institutional, academic and social engagement from a student perspective. Guided by theories from college student development, student engagement, and identity development in both the disabled and non-disabled, the research also examined student self-disclosure, self-advocacy and identity. The data collection method consisted of two in-depth interviews with five undergraduate college students over one semester and participant observation of each student in their college setting over several on-campus site sessions. Finding from the study indicate that these students encountered a number of barriers affecting all categories of engagement. Themes included lack of student centeredness, roommate difficulties, rigid institutional and classroom policies, curriculum pressure, financial penalties, lack of understanding of hidden disability, perception of lack of legitimacy of the disorder among administrators, faculties and peers, social isolation, conflicting values from peer regarding parties and alcohol use, and limited physical energy to engage on all levels. Factors that played an important role in student engagement included self-disclosure, self-advocacy, integration of disability identity, and positive faculty interactions. Although an exploratory study, it is clear that these students with hidden disabilities need assistance from higher education officials to provide a successful campus engagement experience. 2009 English text University of Toledo / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=toledo1262881229 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=toledo1262881229 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws.
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topic Education
Health Care
Higher Education
Nursing
Rehabilitation
student engagement
college students
hidden disability
orthostatic intolerance
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Health Care
Higher Education
Nursing
Rehabilitation
student engagement
college students
hidden disability
orthostatic intolerance
Karabin, Beverly Lynn
Student Engagement for College Students with the Hidden Disability of Orthostatic Intolerance
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publisher University of Toledo / OhioLINK
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