Graduate Program
School Psychology
Degree Name
Specialist in School Psychology
Semester of Degree Completion
1995
Thesis Director
Christine McCormick
Abstract
This study attempted to determine whether parents of children receiving special education services are being empowered by the present special education system or growing dependent on it. A survey was constructed based upon the three criteria deemed necessary by social policy analyst Charles Murray to yield empowerment. The survey was administered by phone to 50 parents of children receiving special education services. Results indicated that primary source of income and expression of participation do not have an impact on degree of empowerment as measured by the Empowerment/Dependency Survey. Severity of handicap did not predict whether or not parents desired additional outside services. Length of time the child received special education services did predict parental satisfaction with the child's education program.
Recommended Citation
Fisher, Wendy J., "Empowerment Versus Dependency of Parents with Children in Special Education" (1995). Masters Theses. 2014.
https://thekeep.eiu.edu/theses/2014
