Factors predictive of midlife occupational attainment and psychological functioning in adults with mild intellectual deficits.

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The life course of individuals with mild intellectual deficits and the factors that account for heterogeneity in their midlife outcomes were examined. Past research has shown that such individuals are at risk for poor occupational attainment in adulthood and more compromised psychological functioning, including increased depression. Although predictors varied for men and women, in general greater midlife occupational attainment was predicted by continuation of education beyond high school, having role models for achievement, and social participation earlier in adulthood. Midlife psychological functioning was predicted by having role models of achievement, having discussed plans for the future with parents and teachers, and achievement of aspirations set in high school. Implications for contemporary models of transition planning are discussed.

Author information

Author/s: Seltzer, Marsha Mailick (MM); Floyd, Frank J (FJ); Greenberg, Jan S (JS); Hong, Jinkuk (J); Taylor, Julie Lounds (JL); Doescher, Heather (H);

Affiliation: University of Wisconsin-Madison, Waisman Center, Madison, WI 53705, USA. mseltzer(-atsign-)waisman.wisc.edu

Grants: P01 AG20179 (Agency:NIA NIH HHS) ; P30 HD03352 (Agency:NICHD NIH HHS) ; R01 AG20558 (Agency:NIA NIH HHS)

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

Journal: American journal on intellectual and developmental disabilities (Am J Intellect Dev Disabil), published in Unknown. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2009-Mar; vol 114 (issue 2) : pp 128-43

Dates: Created 2009/04/27; Completed 2009/05/11;

PMID: 19391672, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 5/11/2009, IMS Date: 11 May 2009 00:00:00)

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