Concept Analysis of Motivation for Vocational Rehabilitation in Persons with Mental Disabilities. |
Eun Seon An, Ji Min Seo |
1College of Nursing, Kosin University, Busan, Korea. 2College of Nursing, Pusan National University, Yangsan, Korea. seojimin@pusan.ac.kr |
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Abstract |
PURPOSE This study was conducted to analyze and clarify the concept of 'motivation for vocational rehabilitation in persons with mental disabilities'. METHODS: A hybrid model was used to analyze the concept of motivation for vocational rehabilitation in persons with mental disabilities. The model included a comprehensive literature review and field study. Field study was conducted through in-depth interviews with 5 persons with mental disabilities who had employment experience and participant observation in rehabilitation facilities. RESULTS: The concept of motivation for vocational rehabilitation in persons with mental disabilities was found to be a complex phenomenon having meaning in two dimensions: Goal-oriented and cognitive dimensions. Five attributes and fourteen indicators were defined. Motivation for vocational rehabilitation in these persons was defined as a recognition of the need to get a job, and the willingness and confidence to get and keep a job in order to achieve normal life, happiness, economic stability, and their value. CONCLUSION: The findings from this study will contribute to the development of assessment tools and nursing interventions to reinforce the motivation for vocational rehabilitation in persons with mental disabilities. |
Key Words:
Mentally disabled persons; Occupations; Motivation |
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