Honors Thesis Archive
Author | Haley Cochran |
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Title | Schooling with a Chronic Illness |
Department | Education |
Advisors | Brian Yontz, Amy McGuffey, and Cathy Pederson |
Year | 2018 |
Honors | University Honors |
Full Text | (447 KB) |
Abstract | Approximately 10-15% of students in the United States are diagnosed with a chronic illness that can alter their education both socially and emotionally, in addition to implications the disorder itself brings upon them. The study performed gathered information on these implications from a parental perspective. Additionally, this study provided insight on the accommodations currently provided to chronically ill students and those that parents believe still need to be provided to their chronically ill child. Results from this study concluded the following: 1) students with a chronic illness have altered relationships with peers, friend, and adults, 2) approximately half of students view their chronic illness as a daily struggle, 3) roughly 50% of participants feel unsatisfied with the accommodations provided to their child. |
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