e-Pedagogium 2011, 11(2):55-72 | DOI: 10.5507/epd.2011.022

Factors Affecting Low Rate of Employment of Individuals with Special Needs

Lei Yong
Lei Yong, doctoral student, Institute of Special Education, Faculty of Education, Palacký University, Olomouc, Czech Republic. Faculty of Education Science, Sichuan Normal University, NO. 1819, Chenglong Avenue Longquanyi District, Chengdu city 610101, Sichuan province, P. R. China, e-mail: tianya516888@yahoo.com.cn

This paper takes the method of literature review, from perspectives of personal attributes and social influence, addresses five factors: vocational expectation and satisfaction, vocational personality, vocational ability, services delivery, and prejudice of social mainstream perceptions. Research findings suggest that the low rate of employment of individuals with special needs is influenced by various factors, in which personal attributes and social perceptions are crucial.

Keywords: Employment, individuals with special needs, vocational expectation and satisfaction, vocational personality, vocational ability, services delivery, prejudice of social mainstream perceptions

Published: April 1, 2011  Show citation

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Yong, L. (2011). Factors Affecting Low Rate of Employment of Individuals with Special Needs. e-Pedagogium, 11(2), 55-72. doi: 10.5507/epd.2011.022
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