Concept Analysis of Motivation for Vocational Rehabilitation in Persons with Mental Disabilities.
10.12934/jkpmhn.2015.24.4.279
- Author:
Eun Seon AN
1
;
Ji Min SEO
Author Information
1. College of Nursing, Kosin University, Busan, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Mentally disabled persons;
Occupations;
Motivation
- MeSH:
Employment;
Happiness;
Humans;
Mentally Disabled Persons;
Motivation*;
Nursing;
Occupations;
Rehabilitation;
Rehabilitation, Vocational*
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
2015;24(4):279-289
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
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.
