Does the Purpose for Using a Service Dog Make a Difference in the Perceptions of What it Takes to Create Successful Outcomes in the Workplace?

Glenn, Margaret K.; Thorne, Kendra

doi:10.1891/0047-2220.46.2.13

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“…The use of independent samples t-tests to examine the cluster averages of subgroups is common among group concept mapping studies, with a number of recently published studies employing the technique. 46–48 Consistent with these studies, we used a Welch’s t-test, which assumes unequal variances and unequal sample sizes, to test the differences in cluster means between identified subgroups. For example, male and female mean cluster ratings were compared for each of the individual clusters generated in the model.…”

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Reasons for electronic cigarette use beyond cigarette smoking cessation: A concept mapping approach

Soule

Rosas

Nasim

2016

Addictive Behaviors

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Introduction Electronic cigarettes (ECIGs) continue to grow in popularity, however, limited research has examined reasons for ECIG use. Methods This study used an integrated, mixed-method participatory research approach called concept mapping (CM) to characterize and describe adults’ reasons for using ECIGs. A total of 108 adults completed a multi-module online CM study that consisted of brainstorming statements about their reasons for ECIG use, sorting each statement into conceptually similar categories, and then rating each statement based on whether it represented a reason why they have used an ECIG in the past month. Results Participants brainstormed a total of 125 unique statements related to their reasons for ECIG use. Multivariate analyses generated a map revealing 11, interrelated components or domains that characterized their reasons for use. Importantly, reasons related to Cessation Methods, Perceived Health Benefits, Private Regard, Convenience and Conscientiousness were rated significantly higher than other categories/types of reasons related to ECIG use (p<.05). There also were significant model differences in participants’ endorsement of reasons based on their demography and ECIG behaviors. Conclusions This study shows that ECIG users are motivated to use ECIGs for many reasons. ECIG regulations should address these reasons for ECIG use in addition to smoking cessation.

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Reasons for electronic cigarette use beyond cigarette smoking cessation: A concept mapping approach

Soule

Rosas

Nasim

2016

Addictive Behaviors

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“…This experience may have created a positive trait-based stereotype (Blair & Banaji, 1996) – that is, those with a legitimate disability are proactive and open in communicating about their disability. However, previous research suggested individuals with invisible disabilities may be more concerned about privacy and, therefore, less likely to disclose their disability (Glenn & Thorne, 2015). Contributing to signaling theory, evidence shows that most HR practitioners in this study indicated skepticism that a previously undisclosed mental health condition was severe enough to be a disability or that the individual needed the disability-AA (Buhai, 2016; Mills, 2017).…”

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“…After obtaining informed consent, 60–75-min video-recorded interviews were conducted and transcribed by the principal investigator. A semistructured interview protocol was used to guide the discussion, which was informed by previous research with disability-AA handlers, service animal trainers and counselors, but it was adapted according to the organizational perspective (Ju, Pacha, Moore, & Zhang, 2014; Foreman et al , 2017; Glenn & Thorne, 2015; Mills, 2017). Interviews began with introductions and requests for demographic information about the organization.…”

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“…It is no surprise that when considering an individual's employability, the potential negative perceptions of disability-AAs have become a pressing concern for applicants and employees. Glenn and Thorne (2015) suggested that individuals with invisible disabilities had more concerns with privacy, whereas those with visible disabilities had more concerns with coworker preparation and legal knowledge in the employment environment. Social stigma for mental health conditions may explain why this group's concern for privacy in the workplace was much greater.…”

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“…Multiple factors have been identified as concerns related to the legitimacy of an SD for individuals with invisible disabilities, including the rise in fraudulent SDs, the increased presence of ESAs and the perception that small animals are not legitimate SDs (Buhai, 2016; Foreman, Glenn, Meade, & Wirth, 2017; Glenn & Thorne, 2015; Mills, 2017). It is no surprise that when considering an individual’s employability, the potential negative perceptions of disability-AAs have become a pressing concern for applicants and employees.…”

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Inclusive workplace practices: understanding disability-assistance animal stereotype-bias signals

McPherson

Loafman

2023

OMJ

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Purpose This study aims to fill a distinct gap in the literature on disability-assistance animals (disability-AAs) and inclusive employment by investigating human resource (HR) practitioners’ perceptions of disability-AAs in the staffing process and workplace. HR practitioners play a critical role in accommodation and inclusion, yet their experiences and insights have been largely ignored in prior research. Design/methodology/approach This study used a phenomenological approach, drawing on signaling theory and employability constructs, to explore insights from 17 HR practitioners’ experiences with assistance animals in the workplace. Findings The potential for unconscious bias in employment practices was found, as well as a significant percentage of practitioners who were unprepared to handle animal accommodations. First, the potential development of a positive stereotype bias suggests all genuine assistance animals are high functioning. Second, the assumption that employees’ assistance animal requests for invisible disabilities without previous disclosure are presumed fraudulent until proven valid. Research limitations/implications As a qualitative study, findings from this study are not generalizable to a larger population but may be transferable to similar employment contexts. Originality/value This study extends knowledge from previous studies, which focused predominately on insights from disabled individuals, animal trainers and therapists, to the HR practitioner domain in creating a more inclusive work environment. Findings from this study suggest the need to improve education about disability-AAs and the potential for unconscious bias for HR practitioners and hiring managers when accommodating requests, particularly when those assistance animals are not described as high functioning.

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Workplace Gossip Among Dog Trainers

Mongale,

Carrim

2023

Office Gossip and Minority Employees in the South African Workplace

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Does the Purpose for Using a Service Dog Make a Difference in the Perceptions of What it Takes to Create Successful Outcomes in the Workplace?

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Reasons for electronic cigarette use beyond cigarette smoking cessation: A concept mapping approach

Reasons for electronic cigarette use beyond cigarette smoking cessation: A concept mapping approach

Inclusive workplace practices: understanding disability-assistance animal stereotype-bias signals

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