Journal of Sociology and Social Work

Voluntary Withdrawal of College Juniors and Seniors with Non-apparent Disabilities: Family, Peers, and Institutional Factors
Valerie Thompson-Ebanks

Abstract
Framed within Bronfenbrenner’s ecological perspective, this article reports on a study that explored mezzo factors that Juniors and Seniors with nonapparent disabilities associated with their college withdrawal. The five former students in this exploratory qualitative research reported family’s expectations and the institution’s requirements and expectations as the major factors they associate with their college withdrawal. Conclusions and suggestions are made about the role families and universities can play in fostering a learning environment in which college students with nonapparent disabilities can be successful.

Full Text: PDF     DOI: 10.15640/jssw.v2n2a7