Honors College Theses

Publication Date

11-19-2018

Major

Nursing (BSN)

Document Type and Release Option

Thesis (open access)

Faculty Mentor

Marian Tabi, PhD, MPH, CFCN, RN

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to explore the perceived effects of learning disabilities on college students, as well as the barriers faced during the transition into postsecondary education. The sample was composed of 37 undergraduate students reporting a learning disability diagnosis. A questionnaire was distributed to explore several factors; including university accommodations, barriers to academic success, and perceived stigma on campus. Participants over the age of 18 reporting a learning disability were included in the study. Approximately one-quarter of participants reported the presence of a learning disability, however, the majority of these students denied receiving academic accommodations from their university. These results indicate the need for increased awareness and decreased barriers regarding the attainment of resources for college students with a learning disability.

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