@article{article_1563222, title={Examination of Needs and Expectations of High School Students with Physical Disabilities and Employers in the Scope of Rehabilitation Counseling: A Grounded Theory Study}, journal={Batı Anadolu Eğitim Bilimleri Dergisi}, volume={16}, pages={2866–2892}, year={2025}, DOI={10.51460/baebd.1563222}, author={Duru, Hazel}, keywords={Yetersizlik, işverenler, gömülü teori}, abstract={This study aims to explore the needs and expectations of students with physical disabilities and their professional development within the scope of rehabilitation psychological counseling and to develop a model based on the data obtained by taking the opinions of employers who employ individuals with disabilities. For this purpose, grounded theory, which is one of the qualitative research designs, was used. The data were collected through semi structured interviews, and the "Interview Form" developed by the researcher was used during the data collection process. The data were analyzed according to open, axis, and selective coding, and core categories, categories, and sub-categories were created. As a result of the research, the concept of "having a disability" was determined as the core category for individuals with physical disabilities and employers. Depending on this core category, categories and sub-categories were created both in the dimension of individuals with physical disabilities and in the dimension of employers. According to the results of the study, high school students with disabilities between the ages of 14-18 need to discover their strengths, learn effective coping skills, have effective role models and supportive relationships; they have important expectations of being successful in the educational and professional fields and getting a job where they can help other people in line with their abilities, but they do not have expectations in the romantic field. Suggestions for applications and research that can be done in future studies in both groups are presented.}, number={2}, publisher={Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi}