Type of Document	Dissertation
Author	Miller, Christina R.
URN	etd-05082009-144431
Title	Service-Learning and Civic Efficacy among Youth with Disabilities
Degree	Doctor of Philosophy
Department	Social Work, College of
Advisory Committee	Advisor Name Title James Hinterlong Committee Chair Martell Teasley Committee Member Bruce Menchetti Outside Committee Member
Keywords	Disability Transition Services Service-Learning School Social Work Inclusion
Date of Defense	2008-12-05
Availability	unrestricted
Abstract The concept of civic-efficacy, as well as its role in post-school outcomes for high school students with disabilities is explored. Service-learning is introduced as a possible intervention for improving the civic-efficacy of high school students with disabilities. The existing literature regarding civic engagement, service-learning, and students with disabilities is critiqued. The results of a mixed methods study with quasi-experimental design analyzing the impact of service-learning activities on the civic-efficacy of youth with disabilities are presented. The findings indicate a significant difference in the civic-efficacy scores of youth who participate in service-learning activities. Qualitative analysis revealed that all the youth participating in the focus groups would like to do more service-learning activities and none of the service-learning sites aligned their projects with the service-learning best practices.
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