Predictors of Employment Intention for Mentally Disabled Persons.
10.4040/jkan.2008.38.4.541
- Author:
Sang Sook HAN
1
;
Jeong Hye HAN
;
Eun Kyoung YUN
Author Information
1. Gangbuk-gu Community Mental Health Center, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article ; English Abstract
- Keywords:
Employment;
Mentally disabled person
- MeSH:
Adult;
Data Interpretation, Statistical;
*Employment;
Female;
Humans;
Intention;
Male;
Mentally Disabled Persons/*psychology/rehabilitation;
Middle Aged;
Predictive Value of Tests;
Quality of Life;
Questionnaires;
Self Concept;
Social Support
- From:
Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
2008;38(4):541-549
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: This study was conducted to determine the predictors of employment intention for mentally disabled persons. METHODS: Mentally disabled persons who had participated in rehabilitation programs in one of 16 mental health centers and 9 community rehabilitation centers located in Seoul and Kyunggi province were recruited for this study. A random sampling method was used and 414 respondents were used for final analysis. Data was analyzed by Pearson's correlation, and stepwise multiple regression using the SPSS Win 14.0. RESULTS: The predictors influencing employment intention of the mentally disabled person were observed as employment desire (beta=.48), guardian's expectation (beta=.26), professional's support (beta=.23), financial management (beta=.10), eating habits (beta=.07), and quality of life (beta=-.01). Six factors explained 61.1% of employment intention of mentally disabled persons. CONCLUSION: The employment intention of a mentally disabled person was influenced by employment desire, diet self-efficacy, guardian's expectation, professional's support, quality of life, financial management and eating habits.
