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  • Education

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  • Self-determination is crucial for individuals with disabilities.
  • Variability in self-determination is influenced by complex contextual factors.
  • Intellectual disability (ID) classification may interact with self-determination measures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To meta-analytically assess self-determination measure variations across disability classifications.
  • To identify contextual variables moderating the relationship between self-determination and disability.
  • To examine the influence of personal variables on self-determination within intellectual disability contexts.

Main Methods:

  • Conducted a meta-analysis of 16 eligible studies.
  • Coded and analyzed variables related to self-determination and disability.
  • Examined effect size estimations across different demographic and disability groups.

Main Results:

  • Self-determination measures showed significant variation among disability classification groups.
  • Gender, disability label, and race/ethnicity were associated with effect size estimations.
  • Personal variables significantly influence self-determination levels.

Conclusions:

  • Empirically supports the relevance of personal variables in understanding self-determination.
  • Highlights the impact of personal factors on the operational classification of intellectual disability.
  • Underscores the complexity of self-determination in individuals with and without disabilities.