Abstract

CARVALHO, Renato Gomes  and  CAMARA, Carolina. Intellectual Disabilities and Professional Interests: A Study with Adolescents in the School Context. Rev. bras. orientac. prof [online]. 2021, vol.22, n.1, pp. 51-60. ISSN 1984-7270.  http://dx.doi.org/10.26707/1984-7270/2021v22n105.

In this study we analyse the relation between intellectual disabilities and professional interests. Sample consisted of 120 Portuguese students, aged between 14 and 22 years old (M = 15, SD = 1), which were divided in two groups, depending on whether intellectual disabilities were present (N = 54) or absent (N = 66). We used the Portuguese version of the Self Directed Search Inventory, and a sociodemographic and school life survey. Results show moderate differences between students with and without intellectual disabilities in professional interests. Students with intellectual disabilities reported higher mean interests of Realistic and of Social type, and lower mean interests of Entrepreneur type. Results are discussed taking into account the need to consider students' diversity and to promote social inclusion.

Keywords : Career development; professional interests; intellectual disabilities; school counseling; social inclusion.

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