Hello, my name is Yvonne Singer and I have severe Cerebral Palsy. I am not a
psychologist, or a private investigator. However, I am a graduate student at
Walden University.  This research study involves asking questions concerning
career attitudes.  You will be asked to complete a twenty minute survey. If you
feel uncomfortable, feel free to discontinue at any time. However, there are not
any negative consequences that will result from this study. Your answers will be
anonymous.  At the conclusion of this study, contact me at <A
HREF="mailto:[log in to unmask]">[log in to unmask]</a> to receive
results, which will be available upon your request. For additional information,
contact Dr. Richard Waite, my advisor, at <a
href="mailto:[log in to unmask]">[log in to unmask]</a>.
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I agree to participate in the study. By responding, you have agreed to
participate in the study.  Click to <a
href="http://home.att.net/~ysinger/thedp.htm">complete the survey</a>.  If you
experience any difficulties with web survey, take the email survey below.

Are you male or female?

What is your disability?

What is your age?

Where do you live?

What is your educational status?

What is your employment status?

SHARE YOUR FEELINGS ABOUT YOURSELF. IF YOU STRONGLY AGREE WITH THE FOLLOWING
STATEMENTS, TYPE SA. IF YOU AGREE, TYPE A. IF YOU DISAGREE, TYPE  D. IF YOU
STRONGLY DISAGREE TYPE SD.

On the whole, I am satisfied with myself.  ANSWER:

At times, I think I am no good.  ANSWER:

I feel that I have a number of good qualities. ANSWER:

I am able to do things as well as most other people.  ANSWER:

I feel I do not have much to be proud of.  ANSWER:

I certainly feel useless at times.  ANSWER:

I feel that I'm a person of worth, at least on an equal plane with others.
ANSWER:

I wish I could have more respect for myself.  ANSWER:

All in all, I am inclined to feel that I am a failure.  ANSWER:

I take a positive attitude toward myself.  ANSWER:

READ EACH STATEMENT BELOW AND TYPE A LETTER, ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS,
THE EXTENT TO WHICH YOU FEEL THE STATEMENTS ARE TRUE OR WILL BECOME TRUE.

     A. not at all true or never will occur
     B. not likely true or not likely to occur
     C. 50-50 chance of being true or becoming true
     D. probably true or will become true
     E. absolutely true

Life is really full of worthwhile things.  ANSWER:

I will have periods of great happiness.  ANSWER:

I will make good choices during my life.  ANSWER:

I'll be able to make friends with the kind of people I really like.  ANSWER:

I am psychologically capable of being happy.  ANSWER:


Thank you for answering these questions.