Measuring Workplace Social Support for Workers with Disability

Lysaght, Rosemary; Fabrigar, Leandre R.; Larmour-Trode, Sherrey; Stewart, Jessica; Friesen, Margaret

doi:10.1007/s10926-012-9357-1

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“…Grupa ispitanika koja je imala kontakt sa osobom sa IO većom srednjom ocenom (AS=3,37±1,38) procenjuje negativan uticaj zapošljavanja osobe sa IO na ugled preduzeća, od druge grupe ispitanika (AS=2,83±1,38). Ovaj nalaz je interesantan jer se čini da postoji svest o legalnoj i moralnoj odgovornosti poslodavaca prema zapošljavanju ove populacije, dok bi s druge strane trebalo uzeti u obzir da su poslodavci često u zabludi, jer smatraju da ove osobe pripadaju jednoj grupi koja ima iste karakteristike (Ju, Zhang & Pacha, 2012), i ne razumeju da unutar populacije osoba sa IO postoje različiti nivoi potrebne podrške, sposobnosti, veština i sveukupnih profesionalnih interesovanja (Lysaght et al, 2012).…”

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Barriers to employing persons with intellectual disability: Employers' perception

Milanović-Dobrota¹

2018

Spec eduk i rehabilitacija

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Barriers to employing persons with intellectual disability: Employers' perception

Milanović-Dobrota¹

2018

Spec eduk i rehabilitacija

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“…Olivier, Perez andBehr (2011: p. 1010), in a study that investigated workers dismissed by health problems, also noted the importance of family involvement in this process, since the family "plays an essential role in giving support and strength, thus the person may return to work more confident". Other studies indicate that social support-especially at workplace-has a direct impact on reducing the level of stress and physical symptoms (Cropley & Steptoe, 2005;Dolbier, Smith, & Steinhardt, 2007;Thomas & Borrayo, 2011;Lysaght, Fabrigar, Larmour-Trode, Stewart, & Friesen, 2012).…”

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Psychosocial Factors Involved in Absenteeism—A Qualitative Analysis in a Brazilian Context

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Boas³

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Work is a fundamental activity for human beings not only because it provides the benefit of a wage but also because it allows the subject to draw primitive anxieties that are evoked only in the frame of human-work relations. In Brazilian context, removed workers are often victims of prejudice beyond the organization space, triggering feelings of weakness and uselessness. The absence from work may also jeopardize both physical and mental health. Thus, this study aims to understand the psychosocial factors (social support, affect, coping skills and perception of future and health status) involved in absenteeism and the process of withdrawing work and its consequences on people's lives. A qualitative approach was chosen for gathering and analyzing data. Four workers from different professional categories participated in this qualitative study. It was observed that stop working brought serious implications for the lives of investigated subjects, who reported feelings of estrangement, fear, emptiness, depression, helplessness and dependence. The most frequent difficulties in relation to absenteeism refer to the part of the tie break of social and financial issues. The main strategy for dealing with problems arising from job withdraws was to seek social support from friends and family. Regarding plans and the prospective, they experienced a critical period (immobilization), requiring a process of (re)adapting to the new situation ahead. Given the above, it is noteworthy to understand that the consequences of absenteeism or temporary withdrawing of labor become a necessary measure to preserve physical and mental health; a task open to interventions of work and organizational psychology.

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“…Frienson et al, 2001;Lysaght and Lamour-Trode, 2008;Aas et al, 2008;Lysaght et al, 2012;, Dunstan and Maceachen, 2013). Aas et al (2008, p344) go as far to say that 'social support is crucial ' (p344) for those who are vulnerable returning to work after long-term sick absence, further asserting that 'social support might be the most important characteristic of a supervisor'.…”

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A case of tightrope walking

Bramwell

Sanders

Rogers

2016

International Journal of Workplace Health Management

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Purpose – Given that current policy in the UK is focused on encouraging individuals with long-term health conditions (LTCs) to work wherever possible, the purpose of this paper is to explore employer’s and manager’s perspectives of supporting those with LTCs as any successful workplace engagement will largely be influenced by their readiness to be supportive. Design/methodology/approach – In total, 40 semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with employers’ and managers’ from a range of organisations in the north-west of England during the period March 2011 to January 2012. Comparative analysis of the data was guided and informed by grounded theory principles. Findings – All bar one participant typified their role as one of a difficult “balancing” act of additional and often incompatible demands, pressures and feelings. It was evident that coping with this ambivalent situation incurred an emotional consequence for participants. Practical implications – Employers’ and managers’ response to ambivalent feelings may serve to undermine their capacity to translate supportive intentions into tangible action and are thus reflected in employee’s perceptions of unsupportive relations. Developing an intervention to raise awareness of the potential for this situation and subsequent impact on the return to work process would be beneficial for all stakeholders – the government, employees and employers alike. Originality/value – This in-depth study gives voice to employers and managers whose experiences and perceptions of supporting people with LTCs is largely unknown and empirically under-researched. Findings add to the wealth of research from the employee perspective to provide a more nuanced picture of the workplace for those working with and/or supporting those with LTCs.

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Measuring Workplace Social Support for Workers with Disability

Abstract: This tool provides a validated outcome measure for research examining the social aspects of workplace disability. It can also serve as a quality management tool for human resource professionals engaged in continuous improvement of disability management programs.

Cited by 44 publications

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Barriers to employing persons with intellectual disability: Employers' perception

Barriers to employing persons with intellectual disability: Employers' perception

Psychosocial Factors Involved in Absenteeism—A Qualitative Analysis in a Brazilian Context

A case of tightrope walking

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