Acceptance Of Disability Research Articles

발달장애인의 자기결정이 삶의 질에 미치는 영향

This study aims to investigate the mediating effect of disability acceptance on the relationship between self-determination of people with developmental disabilities and their quality of life. To achieve this, data from the third wave (2020) of the Disability and Dynamics panal established by the Korea Disabled People’s Development Institute were utilized, with a sample comprising 484 people with developmental disabilities. The analysis employed a bootstrapping approach utilizing the Process Macro to verify the mediating effects. The results of the analysis are as follows: First, the self-determination of people with developmental disabilities positively influences their quality of life. Second, the self-determination of people with developmental disabilities has a positive impact on disability acceptance. Finally, in the relationship between self-determination and quality of life for people with developmental disabilities, disability acceptance showed a partial mediating effect. Based on these findings, practical implications and policy recommendations for enhancing self-determination and disability acceptance in people with developmental disabilities are discussed.

발달장애 자녀의 주 양육자가 인식하는 가족탄력성이 우울에 미치는 영향: 장애수용의 매개효과를 중심으로

발달장애 자녀의 주 양육자가 인식하는 가족탄력성이 우울에 미치는 영향: 장애수용의 매개효과를 중심으로

Social experiences of deaf and hard‐of‐hearing students at a Saudi Arabian university: A qualitative study

AbstractThis study explored the social experiences of 12 deaf and hard‐of‐hearing female university students. Semi‐structured interviews identified four key themes: university environment, peer interactions, communication and personal barriers. The majority of participants described their social experiences as positive and better than their experiences at school. The participants experienced collaboration, support, peer acceptance, friendship and high awareness of hearing disability among their hearing peers. Communication with peers was facilitated by using applications, sign language and lip reading. However, a lack of understanding from faculty members, isolation, and ignorance exhibited by some peers resulted in negative experiences for a few participants. Some participants reported personal barriers, such as personal characteristics, past negative experiences, and fear of disclosing their disability. Given the importance of social support and inclusion for students' success and well‐being, universities must prioritise the social experiences of deaf and hard‐of‐hearing students as much as their academic experiences.

Psychometric evaluation of the Symptom-Checklist-K-9 among U.S. working-age adults with psychiatric disabilities.

The Symptom Checklist 90-Revised (SCL-90-R; Derogatis, 1992) is a widely used self-report measure of psychiatric symptoms (Prinz et al., 2013), but it is longer than many screening measures used in certain settings. Recently, a nine-item form of the SCL-90-R, the Symptom-Checklist-K-9 (SCL-K-9), has been gaining traction despite the limited research examining its psychometric properties in the United States. The purpose of this study is to conduct a psychometric evaluation of the SCL-K-9 scores in U.S. working-age adults with psychiatric disabilities. Six hundred and thirty participants with self-reported psychiatric disabilities completed the SCL-K-9 and other psychosocial self-report measures. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was conducted to evaluate the SCL-K-9 scores' dimensionality. Coefficient omega was used to assess the scores' internal consistency. Convergent and discriminant validity were assessed by examining the strength and direction of correlation coefficients between the SCL-K-9 and other psychosocial measures. Measurement invariance across sex, age, and primary diagnostic groups was also examined. CFA revealed a one-factor solution with satisfactory reliability (coefficient omega = .828). Convergent validity was supported by the relatively high correlation coefficients between the SCL-K-9 with neuroticism, self-stigma, and psychiatric disability acceptance, and discriminant validity by relatively low correlation coefficients with perceived social stigma and hope. Full measurement invariance for sex and partial invariance for diagnostic groups was supported. Overall, this study provides preliminary reliability and validity evidence for the SCL-K-9 scores among U.S. working-age adults with psychiatric disabilities. Further investigation is warranted to support its use for research and treatment progress monitoring in recovery-oriented care. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved).

중도 장애인의 차별인식이 장애수용에 미치는 영향

This study aimed to determine effect of discrimination perception on disability acceptance, mediating effects of family health and self-esteem, and serial multiple mediation effects of family health and self esteem in the relationship between discrimination perception and disability acceptance of acquired disability. The 1st Disability Life Panel Survey (DLPS) data were used for analysis. As study samples, 4,615 of this research were those who answered all variables. Frequency, reliability, regression analysis, and bootstrapping were performed using SPSS 26.0 and PROCESS Macro. Results of analyses revealed that discrimination perception showed a negative (-) effect on disability acceptance. In addition, mediating effects of family health and self-esteem between discrimination and disability acceptance and serial multiple mediating effects of family health and self-esteem were verified. These findings suggest that not only acquired disability itself, but also family are important to those with disability. Thus, related systems and programs should be developed with a longitudinal approach rather than a cross-sectional approach.

여성 지체장애인의 자존감, 장애 수용, 우울이 행복에 미치는 종단적 효과

Purpose: This study analyzed the longitudinal effects of self-esteem, acceptance of disability, and depression on happiness in women with physical disabilities.
 Method: The subjects of this study were composed of 571 women with physical disabilities. The data in this study came from both of the 6th and 7th survey points in the Panel Survey of Employment for the Disabled 2nd Wave. The data was analyzed using multiple regression analysis.
 Results: First, self-esteem in 6th survey point significantly and positively did predict 7th survey point’s happiness. Second, acceptance of disability in 6th survey point significantly and positively did predict 7th survey point’s happiness. Third, depression in 6th survey point did not predict 7th survey point’s happiness.
 Conclusion: The results of this study suggests that previous point’s happiness, self-esteem, and acceptance of disability play a significant role in predicting following point’s happiness.

신경발달장애아동 어머니의 불안정 성인애착과 심리적 안녕감의 관계에서 자녀애착에 의해 조절된 장애수용의 매개효과

This study examined moderated mediating effects of maternal attachment through disabilityacceptance between the insecure adult attachment and the psychological well-being of mothersof children with neurodevelopmental disorders. The results are as follows. First, there havebeen significant mediating effects of disability acceptance in the effects of mothers’ insecureadult attachment on their psychological well-being. Second, there have been significantmoderated mediation effects in the relationships of disability acceptance and psychologicalwell-being. Third, there have been significant moderated mediating effects of maternalattachment through disability acceptance in effects of insecure adult attachment on interpersonalpsychological well-being. The results of this study show the need for intervention through theimprovement of disability acceptance as mediating variables and maternal attachment asmoderating variables for stable psychological well-being.

Latent profiles of the differences in life satisfaction before and after a disability in Korea

ABSTRACT This study aimed to classify the latent profiles according to the differences in life satisfaction before and after acquiring a disability and to explore the relative determinants of each latent profile. The latent profiles were extracted from 4,646 people with an acquired disability and classified into these three groups: damaged group, moderately recovered group, and fully recovered group. The determinants that significantly affected the latent profile were also examined. All the determinants significantly predicted at least one latent profile, with acceptance of disability as the major variable affecting all profiles.

A Bioecological Approach to the Life of a Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Introduction: The aim of this study was to examine the lives of children with autism spectrum disorder from the perspective of the bioecological theory. Method: The research was designed as a descriptive phenomenological study focusing on the participants' descriptions and experiences of living with autism spectrum disorder. The starting point of descriptive phenomenology involves concrete descriptions of the events experienced by the participants from the perspective of their everyday life. Seventeen caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorder participated in the study. Semi-structured interview technique was used to collect the data. Findings: As a result of data analysis, the following sub-themes emerged: caregiver and child, other family members and child, immediate environment and child, teacher and child, the school in the microsystem; social field ties in the mesosystem; parent and teacher in the exosystem; the education system, support, community, laws, and communication tools in the macrosystem; and time and participation in the chronosystem. Discussion: When a child is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, the interactions of family members within themselves and with other people in society differ. Many factors such as the level of acceptance of the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder by other individuals including parents and siblings, personality traits, and their opinions about autism spectrum disorder may have been determinant in interpersonal communication. The views on the teachers' approach can be explained by the education and personality traits of the teachers. In addition, variables such as the resources of the school or the level of acceptance of disability by the school staff may also have been effective in the results. Conclusion and Recommendations: Mothers were the primary caregivers of children, that the socioeconomic characteristics of parents and the personality traits of teachers affected children's development and education, and that the society was prejudiced and distant towards children due to lack of knowledge about children and the subject. It was expected that the quality and quantity of social awareness-raising activities would be improved. Parents who did not have sufficient financial income stated that they could not provide their children with the care and education they needed. It is believed that non-governmental organizations can help children with autism spectrum disorder access training and support in different disciplines such as sensory integration, sports activities, psychology, and nutrition.

발달장애아동 어머니의 불안애착과 양육스트레스의 관계에서 거부적 양육태도와 장애수용의 매개효과

This study aimed to investigate the mediating effects of rejective parenting attitude and acceptance of disability on the relationship between anxious attachment and parenting stress in mother of child with developmental disabilities. For this purpose, a survey was conducted on 127 people, and data from 109 people was analyzed, excluding 18 people who did not respond faithfully. This study conducted basic statistical analysis using SPSS, and verified and analyzed the structural equation model using AMOS. As a result, anxious attachment was positively significant to rejective parenting attitude and parenting stress, rejective parenting attitude was negatively significant to disability acceptance, and disability acceptance was negatively significant to parenting stress. And in the relationship between anxious attachment and parenting stress, rejective parenting attitude and disability acceptance showed double mediating effect. Finally, discussions and limitations were discussed.

청각장애인의 장애수용, 자기효능감, 플로리싱이 긍정적 정서, 부정적 정서, 삶의 만족에 미치는 효과

청각장애인의 장애수용, 자기효능감, 플로리싱이 긍정적 정서, 부정적 정서, 삶의 만족에 미치는 효과

The Role of Sport in Acceptance of Disability and Resilience

It is claimed that sport is an influential mechanism that could withstand against a great many negativities with regard to life for disabled people. To this end, the purpose of the current study was to investigate the relationship between the acceptance of disability and resilience levels of athletes and non-athletes. The group of the research was made up of 140 athletes and 165 non-athletes (90 female, 215 male). In this study, which was designed in a descriptive research model, Acceptance Disability Scale (ADS) and Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC) were used as the data collection tools. It was found that both the acceptance of disability and the resilience levels of athletes were high compared to disabled ones and that there was a significant difference (p<0.01). In addition, it has been understood that the average scores of individuals who are successful in international competitions are higher than those who are successful in national competitions. It was concluded that there is a good level of positive relationship between acceptance of disability and resilience levels. As a result, the sport seemed to affect both acceptance of disability and resilience significantly.

Influence of family strength on life satisfaction of individuals who have a sibling with disability: Mediating effect of disability acceptance.

This descriptive correlational study was conducted to examine the mediating effect of disability acceptance on the relationship between family strength and life satisfaction in individuals who have a sibling with a disability. The responses of 144 non-disabled siblings of persons with a disability were analyzed using panel data from the Korea Institute for Persons with Disabilities, and a regression analysis was performed. Family strength and acceptance of disabilities significantly affected the life satisfaction of siblings without disability. Regarding the effect of family strength on life satisfaction, acceptance of a sibling's disability by siblings without disability had a significant mediating effect. Our results suggest that strategies to enhance the acceptance of disabilities and promote family strength are necessary to improve the life satisfaction of individuals without disability as well as their siblings with disabilities. Family-centered interventions are warranted to promote positive acceptance of disabilities.

Acceptance of Disability and Proactive Career Behavior

Acceptance of Disability and Proactive Career Behavior

Disability Acceptance and Affirmation Among U.S. Adults With Learning Disabilities and ADHD

Personal disability identity is a predictor of psychosocial functioning among adults with predominantly physical disabilities. In the present study, we examined personal disability identity in adults with learning disabilities (LD) and/or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). In samples of 541 adults with LD, 475 with ADHD, and 433 with comorbid LD and ADHD, we examined the structural validity of disability acceptance and disability affirmation scores and the association between these scores and anxiety/depression, life satisfaction, and general self-efficacy. Factor analyses supported a 4-item disability acceptance and 3-item disability affirmation scale in LD-only and ADHD-only samples. Among adults with LD or ADHD, disability affirmation was a meaningful predictor of life satisfaction, and disability acceptance predicted general self-efficacy. Disability identity attitudes are worthy of clinical and scholarly attention in adults with LD and ADHD, and adults with comorbid LD and ADHD may warrant special consideration in the personal disability identity literature.

Social participation and acceptance of disability in young and middle-aged breast cancer patients after surgery: A 6-month follow-up study

ObjectiveTo describe the social participation and acceptance of disability (AOD) in young and middle-aged patients with breast cancer after surgery and their dynamic trajectories and to explore the critical factors associated with social participation. Methods212 young and middle-aged patients with breast cancer after surgery were recruited for a 6-month follow-up study, and 158 of whom completed four surveys. Participants were asked to complete questionnaires including a general information questionnaire, Social Dysfunction Screening Scale, and Adaptation of Disability Scale Revised at baseline, and at 1, 3, and 6 months. T-test and chi-square test were used to analyze the difference in baseline data. Linear generalized estimating equations were used to analyze the dynamic trend and influencing factors. The Cochran-Armitage trend test was used to analyze the trend of the incidence of social function defects. ResultsThe status of social participation in patients after breast cancer surgery was poor, and 77.9%, 59.3%, 45.9%, and 29.1% had social function defects, respectively. The AOD was at a moderate level. Both social participation and AOD showed a trend of dynamic improvement. Age (P ​= ​0.044), residence (P ​= ​0.007), surgery type (P ​= ​0.043), postoperative chemotherapy (P ​= ​0.003), and AOD (P < 0.001) were the key factors associated with social participation. ConclusionsMedical staff should focus on elderly patients, who lived outside the provincial capital city, received total mastectomy, or modified radical mastectomy and postoperative chemotherapy. AOD might be an important potential avenue for improving the social participation level of young and middle-aged patients with breast cancer after surgery.

The Double Mediating Effect of Social Attendance and Leisure Satisfaction Between Discrimination Perception and Disability Acceptance of the Disabled

The Double Mediating Effect of Social Attendance and Leisure Satisfaction Between Discrimination Perception and Disability Acceptance of the Disabled

중년 장애인의 일상적 차별 경험과 심리적 적응에 관한 질적 연구

This study aimed at suggesting the discrimination experiences and psychological adaptation in everyday life of middle-aged people with disabilities to solve the problem of discrimination against the disabled. This study conducted interviews with 11 middle-aged disabled people in their 40s to 50s. Discrimination experienced in daily life by research participants was drawn into four categories: discrimination experienced in language, discrimination experienced in behavior, discrimination experienced in interpersonal relationships, and discrimination experienced in education and employment. The psychological adaptation methods selected after experiencing discrimination were drawn into three categories: psychological adaptation through disability acceptance, psychological adaptation through religious dependence, and psychological adaptation through social support. This study examines the need to develop mentor and mentee programs between generations using positive resources of each stage of the life cycle, the need for psychological counseling education and programs considering the type of disability of each disabled person, psychological condition, and surrounding environment, family, Institutional support was required to continuously help the disabled by establishing connectivity between institutions such as schools and workplaces.

Structural Analysis of the Relationship between Parenting Attitudes of Fathers and Effortful Control and Externalizing Behaviors of Children with Disabilities: Verification of the Moderating Effect of Disability Acceptance as Contextual Self-Understanding

본 연구는 장애아동의 올곧은 발달권 보장이라는 큰 틀 위에 순적한 생애주기 진행을 도모하고자, 현재는 물론 미래시점에도 저해요인으로 작용하는 외현화 행동에 초점을 맞춰 이의 요인과 메커니즘, 그리고 상황적 요인에 따른 변화특성을 실증적으로 분석하여 실천적 함의를 도출하고자 하였다. 이에 장애아동이 포함된 장애인가족 116가구를 편의표집 방법으로 확보하고 구조화된 설문지를 통해 자료를 수집한 후 그간 소홀히 다루어졌던 아버지변수와 장애특성 상황변수를 고려한 연구모형을 설정하여 아버지 양육태도를 독립변수, 장애아동의 외현화 행동을 종속변수, 의도적 통제와 장애수용성을 각각 매개변수와 조절변수로 하는 구조적 인과 모형 및 조절모형을 통해 그 효과를 검증하였다. 분석결과 첫째, 아버지의 거부적이고 통제적인 양육태도는 장애아동의 외현화 행동에 직 · 간접적 부정적 영향을 유의미하게 미치는 것으로 나타났다. 둘째, 아버지 및 아동의 장애수용성 정도에 따라 이러한 효과는 상황변수에 의해 조절되는데, 장애수용성이 높을수록 아버지의 양육태도에 의한 외현화 행동에의 부정적 효과는 상당히 완화됨을 알 수 있었다. 이에 아버지를 포함한 부모교육 및 아버지-자녀 간 상호작용 증진 프로그램, 아동과 아버지를 포함한 가족중심적 접근으로서의 자조모임등을 주요 실천전략으로 제언하였다. In order to promote smooth life cycle progress based on the larger framework of guaranteeing the right to correct development of children with disabilities, this study focused on externalizing behaviors that act as inhibitors not only in the present but also in the future, and empirically analyzed the change characteristics according to their factors, mechanisms, and situational factors to derive practical implications. Accordingly, after securing 116 households of disabled families including children with disabilities with convenient sampling methode and collecting data through a structured questionnaire, a research model considering the father variable and the disability characteristic situation variable, which had been neglected so far, was set to verify the effect through a structural causal model and a control model with father"s parenting attitude as an independent variable, externalized behavior of disabled children as the dependent variable, and effortful control and disability identity as parameters and control variables, respectively. As a result of the analysis, first, it was found that the father"s rejection and controlling parenting attitude significantly affected the externalizing behavior of children with disabilities. Second, these effects are adjusted according to the degree of disability acceptance of fathers and children, and it was found that the higher the disability acceptance, the more negative the negative effect on externalizing behavior caused by the father"s parenting attitude is significantly mitigated. Accordingly, the main practical strategies were proposed to educate parents including fathers, programs to promote father-child interaction, and self-help groups as a family-centered approach including children and fathers.

My Journey from being a Social Worker, to a service user, to an expert by experience

Abstract This reflective piece is an autoethnographic account of transitioning from being a social worker to being an expert by experience on a social work course. I undertook an undergraduate degree in social work eight years ago and was an enthusiastic newly qualified social worker. Sadly, shortly after graduating I became very unwell, and I became disabled. I was no longer well enough to work as a social worker. I was devastated and it had a significant impact on my mental health as I went through a process which felt akin to grieving for my old life. I will reflect upon theories and models, which have helped me to understand this process and transition including theories of loss and a model of recovery. Involving people with lived experience of social work services (otherwise known as experts by experience) has been a mandatory requirement in social work education since 2003. I contacted my previous university and enquired how I could become an expert by experience. This was a pivotal moment both in acceptance of my disability and in connection with my ‘previous’ life. What struck me about becoming a service user was that it wasn’t the theories or the interventions that I came away from an appointment remembering, it was the felt experience, did I feel heard? Did I feel cared for? Did I feel empathy? Those elements were the most important, the foundation of the relationship is what made the intervention successful. So, now I promote a relationship-based approach being at the core of good social work practice. Becoming a service user deepened my understanding of what social work really should be.