Acceptance Of Disability Research Articles

Factors Influencing Suicidal Ideation in Persons with Physical Disabilities.

Suicidal ideation is a leading indicator of suicide risk, particularly among persons with disabilities, a population at high risk of suicide. This study aimed to identify factors affecting suicidal ideation among persons with physical disabilities in Korea. Data for this cross-sectional study were obtained from the Disability and Life Dynamics Panel. Eight hundred and twenty-eight persons with physical disabilities were extracted from the data, and seven hundred seventy people who responded to the suicidal ideation question were included in the analysis. Chi-square and multivariate logistic regression analyses were employed. The results show a high percentage of suicidal ideation among persons with physical disabilities (18.5%). Among the general characteristics, more women were found to have suicidal ideation than men, and people in their 40s and 60s had a higher rate of suicidal ideation than other age groups. A lower educational level was found to be related to suicidal ideation. After controlling for general characteristics, depression increased the likelihood of suicidal ideation among individuals with physical disabilities. Economic difficulties and disability acceptance did not relate to suicidal ideation. Based on the results of this study, continuous observation of suicidal ideation in people with physical disabilities and early intervention programs for preventing depression and increasing disability acceptance are considered necessary.

Vulnerability to depression and resolution in mothers of children with cerebral palsy

BackgroundThis study investigated associations between Self-Criticism and Dependency as factors of vulnerability to depression and maternal resolution. Resolution entails parental cognitive and emotional acceptance of the child's developmental disability. MethodsOur sample included 100 mothers whose children had a diagnosis of cerebral palsy. The Reaction to Diagnosis Interview, the Depressive Experiences Questionnaire and the Depression Scale were administered. ResultsThe results showed that unresolved mothers scored higher on the dimensions of Self-Criticism and Dependency compared to their resolved counterparts. The hierarchical cluster analysis yielded three maternal profiles based on the scores obtained on the dimensions of vulnerability to depression, regardless of maternal resolution status. The first profile was labeled Low Vulnerability and was characterized by low scores on Self-Criticism and Dependency. The second profile was labeled Dependent and it included mothers with higher scores on Dependency and lower scores on Self-Criticism. The third profile comprised mothers with higher scores on both Self-Criticism and Dependency. The smallest proportion of unresolved mothers belonged to the third, most vulnerable profile labeled Double Vulnerability. DiscussionWe discussed the implications of the obtained results in light of a need for psychotherapeutic interventions that would focus on individual differences when providing support to parental resolution.

Trajectory patterns and factors associated with acceptance of disability in young and middle-aged breast cancer patients: a longitudinal study.

To explore the trajectories of acceptance of disability in young and middle-aged breast cancer patients based on a latent class growth analysis, investigate factors associated with each trajectory, and identify whether return to normal living differs in different trajectories. Young and middle-aged patients newly diagnosed with breast cancer who underwent surgery were followed up at baseline, and 1, 3, and 6months in China. Participants completed sociodemographic information questionnaires, the Adaptation of Disability Scale Revised, and the Reintegration to Normal Living Index. A latent class growth analysis was used to explore the trajectories of acceptance of disability. Among 212 patients newly diagnosed with breast cancer, the mean age of patients was 45.44years. The majority of participants were with invasive carcinoma (77.8%). Three classes were identified: high acceptance of disability increasing group (high-increasing, 13.7%), moderate acceptance of disability stable group (moderate-stable, 67.9%), and moderate acceptance of disability decreasing group (moderate-decreasing, 18.3%). Being unemployed or retired and receiving endocrine therapy are risk factors associated with acceptance of disability. Carcinoma in situ is a protective factor associated with acceptance of disability. Participants diagnosed with carcinoma in situ and who not receive endocrine therapy were more likely to be in high-increasing group. Unemployed participants before surgery were more likely to be in moderate-decreasing group. Moreover, the Reintegration to Normal Living Index scores had significant differences from baseline to 6months of follow-up. The high-increasing group had the highest average Reintegration to Normal Living Index scores than the moderate-stable group and the moderate-decreasing group, showing similar patterns at four timepoints. We identified three trajectories of acceptance of disability. Dynamic and individualized intervention should be continuously provided to ensure patients acquire adequate medical resources to comprehensively increase acceptance of disability.

The Study of Association Between Caregiving Burden and Life Satisfaction among Non-disabled Siblings of People with Disabilities, Mediating Path Analysis of Acceptance of Disability

The Study of Association Between Caregiving Burden and Life Satisfaction among Non-disabled Siblings of People with Disabilities, Mediating Path Analysis of Acceptance of Disability

The Study of Association between Family Strength and Depression among Non-disabled Siblings of People with Disabilities : Mediating Effect of Perceived Acceptance of Disability

The Study of Association between Family Strength and Depression among Non-disabled Siblings of People with Disabilities : Mediating Effect of Perceived Acceptance of Disability

The Impact of Disability Acceptance on Self-Efficacy among Working Individuals with Disabilities: Focusing on the Mediating Role of Occupational Ability

The Impact of Disability Acceptance on Self-Efficacy among Working Individuals with Disabilities: Focusing on the Mediating Role of Occupational Ability

Toward an inclusive metaverse: maneuvering between acceptance of disability and need for uniqueness

PurposeWhile there has been a growing interest in the field of Metaverse-related research, its impact on vulnerable segments of the population, particularly those with special needs, is yet to be fully examined. This research develops the underlying scant theoretical knowledge related to the attachment of people with disabilities to the Metaverse and its effects on their need for uniqueness and acceptance of disability, and hence their sense of inclusivity and overall well-being.Design/methodology/approachThe study adopted a quantitative approach using an Internet-based survey. The sample size consisted of 530 Metaverse users with a physical disability in the USA. The proposed model integrates virtual place attachment alongside disabled consumers' need for uniqueness, and acceptance of their physical disability. SPSS and LISREL were utilized for data analysis and SEM.FindingsThe study underscores the complexity of the interplay between virtual place attachment, disability acceptance and the need for uniqueness among physically disabled users in the Metaverse. It investigates how the attachment to virtual spaces by people with disability influence their psychological well-being.Originality/valueThis research adds to the interactive marketing and disabled consumer psychology literature exploring the theoretical and practical implications from an attachment and need for uniqueness theory perspectives.

The Structural Relationship Among Disability Acceptance, Self-Efficacy, Interpersonal Relationships, and Life Satisfaction of Individuals With Physical Disabilities: Multigroup Analysis by Gender

The Structural Relationship Among Disability Acceptance, Self-Efficacy, Interpersonal Relationships, and Life Satisfaction of Individuals With Physical Disabilities: Multigroup Analysis by Gender

Satisfaction With Residential Environment of Adults with Physical Disabilities and Brain Lesions Disability Acceptance Analysis

Satisfaction With Residential Environment of Adults with Physical Disabilities and Brain Lesions Disability Acceptance Analysis

Unidimensional versus multidimensional: A bifactor factor structure of the Self-Stigma Scale-Short (SSS-S) among U.S. adults with psychiatric disabilities.

This study aimed to examine the psychometric properties of the English version of the Self-Stigma Scale-Short (SSS-S), a nine-item self-report self-stigma measurement, among U.S. adults with psychiatric disabilities. We obtained reliability and validity evidence from a sample of 275 adults with psychiatric disabilities. Exploratory factor analysis (EFA; n = 139) yielded a two-factor solution that accounts for 64.97% of the variance. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA; n = 136) was conducted to compare alternative solutions, including a single-factor model, a two-correlated-factor model, a three-correlated-factor model, and a bifactorial model. The CFA results supported the bifactor S·I - 1 model as a superior latent factor structure for the SSS-S. The coefficient ω of the SSS-S was .94, indicating excellent internal reliability. Concurrent validity of the SSS-S was supported by significant positive correlations with societal stigma and psychiatric symptom severity, and negative correlations with psychiatric disability acceptance, general self-efficacy, and hope. The overall findings concluded that the English version of the SSS-S demonstrated reliable and valid scores and a primarily unidimensional structure of self-stigma among U.S. adults with psychiatric disabilities. Given the adverse impact of self-stigma and its relationships with recovery-related constructs shown in this study, the routine use of the SSS-S is recommended in psychiatric rehabilitation settings. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved).

대학생의 장애인운동선수이미지와 장애수용태도 및 사회성의 관계

Objectives The purpose of this study was to verify causal relationship between athletes with disabilities, disability acceptance attitude and sociality of university student as an approach to improving university student’ expectation for their future. Methods In order to achieve the objectives of this study, a group of non-disabled university student living in C province was set up as a population in 2023 and 450 non-disabled university student were selected by using con-venience sampling, and the main research results are as follows. Results First, athletes with disabilities image has direct effect on disability acceptance attitude and sociality. Second, disability acceptance attitude has direct effect on sociality. Third, disability acceptance attitude has partial mediation effect between athletes with disabilities image and sociality. Conclusions Combining these findings above, it was inferred that athletes with disabilities image directly effects on disability acceptance attitude and sociality. disability acceptance attitude directly effects on sociality and partial mediation effect between athletes with disabilities image and sociality.

Acceptance of disability in stroke: A qualitative metasynthesis.

Disability acceptance has been conceptualized as an internalization of oneself as a person experiencing disability and associated with better coping and motivation for rehabilitation. This is particularly pertinent to individuals experiencing stroke because many are initially not fully aware of their stroke-related impairments, which affects the acceptance process. This qualitative metasynthesis aimed to synthesize qualitative findings regarding disability acceptance in stroke and identify barriers and facilitators associated with it. Eighteen studies published from 2003 to 2022, conducted in Asia, Europe, and Australasia, were included in our review. A thematic synthesis was carried out through line-by-line coding and identification of descriptive and analytical themes. Three analytical themes emerged from the analysis: "understanding impairments," "flexibility and active engagement," and "disability acceptance as a non-linear process." Healthcare professionals may facilitate this process by guiding individuals experiencing stroke to recognize that they can manage their limitations and still lead meaningful lives.

Qualitative case study on the disability acceptance experiences of soldiers with disabilities

ABSTRACT Purpose This study comprehensively examines the disability acceptance experience of individuals who become disabled following accidents in the military after enlistment. Methods In-depth interviews and participative observation of two soldiers with disabilities are conducted. Data sources encompass the transcripts from these interviews, relevant news videos, and articles on the participants. A qualitative case study approach is applied to conduct both “within-case” and “cross-case” analyses. Results Although the two participants survived a crippling accidents, their military units did not actively attempt to resolve the accident. They grappled with despair and found it challenging to accept their new status as individuals with disability. Over time, they noticed changes in their personal relationships and started considering themselves burdens on their caregivers. However, despite encountering psychological challenges, which were marked by repeated setbacks and disappointments, the soldiers consistently made determined efforts to realize their objectives. Moreover, they strove to lead purposeful lives despite suffering the adversities caused by their disabilities. Conclusions This study is the first in-depth examination of the disability acceptance experiences of soldiers with disability. The insights gleaned from our in-depth interviews will help formulate psychological and physical support systems for such individuals.

The Relationship Between Stress, Disability Acceptance, and Quality of Life of People With Physical Disabilities in South Korea: Focused on the Psychosocial Adaptation Model

Psychosocial adaptation is important for individuals with disabilities as they strive for optimal quality of life (QOL). However, studies applying the psychosocial model in South Korea are limited. Our study especially focused on identifying the relationship between stress, disability acceptance, and QOL among people with physical disabilities. Stress by disability can act as an antecedent event and a risk factor, while disability acceptance serves as a process that promotes positive QOL within the framework of the psychosocial adaptation. So, this study investigates whether disability acceptance mediates the relationship between stress and QOL in South Korea. The study used the 2021 Panel Survey of Employment for the Disabled in Korea data. A total of 1,872 participants (68.9% male;M= 50.02 years) were included. Results from the regression model through PROCESS Macro in SPSS revealed that disability stress is partially negatively related to QOL. The indirect path of stress, disability acceptance, and QOL was also significant, indicating that disability acceptance is a significant mediator of the relationship between stress and QOL. Especially, individuals with physical disabilities who experience high levels of stress on their disabilities are more likely to have a lower QOL. This association is partially due to decreased disability acceptance. This study is significant because it applied the psychosocial adaptation model to individuals with physical disabilities in South Korea, providing empirical validation of its effectiveness. The results suggest that disability acceptance plays a crucial role in partially lowering the negative impact of stress on QOL for individuals with physical disabilities.

중고령 장애인 1인가구가 인식하는 사회적지지와 삶의 만족도 관계에서 자아존중감과 장애수용의 이중매개효과

중고령 장애인 1인가구가 인식하는 사회적지지와 삶의 만족도 관계에서 자아존중감과 장애수용의 이중매개효과

Acceptance of disability, attitudes toward disability, and coping in adolescents with visual impairments: A cross-lagged study.

This study aims to understand the reciprocal relationships among acceptance of disability, attitudes toward disability, and coping among Chinese adolescents with visual impairments. Adolescents with visual impairments (NT1 = 311, NT2 = 170) from four Chinese special education schools completed three questionnaires twice over 1 year. Cross-lagged panel modeling was carried out to analyze the questionnaire data. The findings revealed that attitudes toward disability and self-directed coping at Time 1 (T1) positively predicted acceptance of disability at Time 2 (T2). Self-directed coping at T1 positively predicted attitudes toward disability at T2, and attitudes toward disability at T1 negatively predicted relinquished-control coping at T2. Visually impaired adolescents' attitudes toward disability and coping serve as antecedents of their acceptance of disability. There is a positive reciprocal relationship between coping and attitudes toward disability. Psychological interventions aimed at optimizing psychosocial adjustment among students with visual impairments may benefit from targeting coping strategies and attitudes toward disability. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved).

Political participation among deaf youth in Great Britain.

Variations in political participation are linked to demographic factors, socioeconomic disparities, and cultural-ethnic diversity. Existing research has primarily explored reduced political involvement among individuals with disabilities, particularly in electoral politics. However, little research has attended the involvement of deaf people specifically. This is of interest because deaf youth are at an intersection of disability, language and cultural identity with their language affiliations and rejection or acceptance of disability evolving through childhood. This study draws from original data collected via an online survey, comprising 163 deaf young respondents aged 16-19 in Great Britain. We compare their levels of political participation with those of general population peers to explore how sociodemographic factors, alongside variations in self-identification as deaf, and meaningful interactions with other deaf people contribute to explain their political engagement. The results challenge conventional wisdom by demonstrating that deaf youth participate more actively in politics than their hearing peers in various forms of political involvement, including collective, contact, and institutional activism. We also recognize differences among deaf youth and propose that social aspects of identity formation, particularly embracing a deaf identity and having deaf friends, can boost certain forms of political engagement. In summary, this study underscores the importance of acknowledging the diversity of deaf youth in terms of affiliation with various forms of deaf identity, rendering their experience different from both disabled and hearing youth. By identifying the factors driving heightened political participation, policymakers and advocates can develop strategies to enhance political engagement among all young people, regardless of their hearing status.

Supplemental Material for Acceptance of Disability, Attitudes Toward Disability, and Coping in Adolescents With Visual Impairments: A Cross-Lagged Study

Supplemental Material for Acceptance of Disability, Attitudes Toward Disability, and Coping in Adolescents With Visual Impairments: A Cross-Lagged Study

활동 중심의 장애 인식 개선 교육 프로그램이 유아의 장애 인식 및 장애 수용 태도에 미치는 영향

활동 중심의 장애 인식 개선 교육 프로그램이 유아의 장애 인식 및 장애 수용 태도에 미치는 영향

Disability acceptance and depressive symptoms: the moderating role of social support

Purpose: This study aims to estimate (a) the relationship between disability acceptance and depressive symptoms, and (b) how the quality and quantity of social support might moderate the link between disability acceptance and depressive symptoms.Materials and methods: The data for this study included information from 5165 individuals with disability who participated in 3 waves of the Disability and Life Dynamic Panel spanning years 2018 to 2020. This study employed fixed effects models to estimate the association between disability acceptance and depressive symptoms. Interaction models were used to assess the moderating effects of both the quantity and quality of social support.Results: A lower acceptance of disability was positively associated with depressive symptoms. Moreover, both the quantity and quality of social support were associated with a decrease in depressive symptoms. Only the quality of social support played a significant role in moderating the relationship between disability acceptance and depressive symptoms.Conclusion: A lower acceptance of disability increases depressive symptoms in individuals with disabilities. This study underscores the need for interventions to focus on enhancing the quality of social support to mitigate the link between disability acceptance and depressive symptoms.