Thank You For Your (lip) Service? The Reality of Attracting Military Veterans with Disabilities into the Information Technology Profession
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2025-01-07
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The underrepresentation of veterans with disabilities in the information technology (IT) field is a significant issue despite the increasing number of veterans pursuing higher education. This study explores the barriers and facilitators influencing IT career choices among this population. The study surveyed 699 veterans with disabilities residing in the U.S. Latent Profile Analysis reveals hidden groups, classifying veterans into distinct profiles based on their perceptions of IT role congruity, IT self-efficacy, military identity, disability identity, and IT career choices. Three distinct groups each with unique characteristics and needs were revealed. The findings underscore the need for tailored support and targeted interventions to foster the inclusion and success of veterans with disabilities in the IT field, emphasizing the importance of targeted strategies to address the challenges faced by each distinct group. This research contributes to a better understanding of how to support this underserved population in achieving meaningful careers in IT.
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STEM Education and Workforce Development: Addressing Equity and Inclusion for Underserved Populations, barriers and facilitators, disability identity. role congruent, higher education inclusion, information technology careers, latent profile analysis, marginalized context, military identity, self-efficacy, veterans with disabilities
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Proceedings of the 58th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences
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