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Journal of Korean Academy of psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing 2015;24(4):279-289.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12934/jkpmhn.2015.24.4.279    Published online January 29, 2016.
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
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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