Transition outcomes through the lens of quality of life: Proposing a consolidated framework^†

† This manuscript was originally accepted under the Editorship of Michael Arthur-Kelly and subsequently referred and accepted under the Guest Editorship of Roy Brown for the special issue on quality of life.

ABSTRACT

Conventionally, transition outcomes for youth with disability have focused rather narrowly on employment and employment-related outcomes. In this paper we propose a more holistic and comprehensive evaluation of transition outcomes through the lens of quality of life. First, 3 quality of life frameworks that have been applied empirically in transition studies are reviewed. Building upon this analysis, a framework, the Consolidated Quality of Life – Transition (CQOL-T) framework, is conceptualised specifically for transition outcomes. The CQOL-T is designed to fit closely with the challenges and successes experienced by transitioning youth in contemporary contexts and environments. This initial framework is presented as part of the ongoing research and discussion towards achieving successful postschool outcomes for young people with disability.

KEYWORDS:

• transition outcomes
• postschool outcomes
• quality of life
• intellectual disability

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Notes

† This manuscript was originally accepted under the Editorship of Michael Arthur-Kelly and subsequently referred and accepted under the Guest Editorship of Roy Brown for the special issue on quality of life.

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