Positive assertion and acceptance among persons with disabilities.: An article from: The Journal of Rehabilitation

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From the supplier: A key factor in living a successful life with a disability is the positive and rational acceptance of that disability. People feel a range of emotions leading up to acceptance, including denial, mourning, depression, and anger. Research conducted to study the link between assertive behavior and acceptance of disability among 160 disabled adults receiving rehabilitation counseling indicates a positive relationship between assertiveness levels and levels of disability acceptance. It may be possible to increase acceptance of disability by providing assertion training and vice versa. Type of disability was found to be a significant predictor of assertiveness. According to the studies, blind individuals were found to be much more assertive than other groups of disabled persons. It is believed that the specific educational opportunities and assistance provided to the blind may enhance their assertion levels. Furthermore, disabled college students have been found to more assertive than their non-disabled peers. Future research may clarify which groups or sub-groups are more amenable to training and rehabilitation, and how training and rehabilitation can become a tool for increasing assertiveness among the disabled.

Citation Details
Title: Positive assertion and acceptance among persons with disabilities.
Author: James G. Joiner
Publication:The Journal of Rehabilitation (Refereed)
Date: July 1, 1989
Publisher: National Rehabilitation Association
Volume: v55 Issue: n3 Page: p22(8)

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