The Perception of Multiculturalism, Socially Responsible Leadership, and the Psychological Well-being of Students with Developmental Disabilities Participating in Higher Education Programs

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  • Yung Keun Park Professor, Department of Special Education, Chonnam National University, South Korea Author

Keywords:

people with developmental disabilities, higher education programs, multiculturalism, socially responsible leadership, and psychological well-being

Abstract

 The purpose of this study is to find out the perception of multiculturalism, socially responsible leadership, and the psychological well-being of students with developmental disabilitie participating in higher education programs at universities and to suggest the strategies to improve the quality of their college life experiences. In order to accomplish the purpose of this study, questionnaire items were developed by translating and modifying foreign questionnaire items. In the research results, perception of multiculturalism, the perception of current socially responsible leadership, and the perception of psychological well-being among students participating in higher education programs for students with intellectual disabilitie were presented. Also, discussion based on the results of this study was suggested 

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Published

2024-04-30

How to Cite

Keun Park, Y. (2024). The Perception of Multiculturalism, Socially Responsible Leadership, and the Psychological Well-being of Students with Developmental Disabilities Participating in Higher Education Programs. Cuestiones De Fisioterapia, 53(1), 128-160. https://cuestionesdefisioterapia.com/index.php/cf/article/view/602