Post-Accident Job Loss: Vocational Rehabilitation Needs, Psychosocial Issues and Obstacles in the Back-to-Work Process.
Saved in:
| Title: | Post-Accident Job Loss: Vocational Rehabilitation Needs, Psychosocial Issues and Obstacles in the Back-to-Work Process. |
|---|---|
| Authors: | Yıldırım, Buğra1 (AUTHOR), Zengin, Oğuzhan2,3 (AUTHOR) ozengin@ua.edu, Akçin, Mustafa Emin3 (AUTHOR), Gökçearslan, Elif4 (AUTHOR), Koçak, Derya5 (AUTHOR), Esen, İhsan5 (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation. May2026, Vol. 64 Issue 3, p192-205. 14p. |
| Subject Terms: | *Qualitative research, *Content analysis, *Dismissal of employees, *Family roles, *Psychological adaptation, *Vocational rehabilitation, *Research methodology, *Employment reentry, Psychological distress, Research funding, Interviewing, Judgment sampling, Work-related injuries, Sound recordings, Thematic analysis, Social integration, Trust, Social support |
| Geographic Terms: | Türkiye |
| Abstract: | Background: Despite all the measures taken and the progress made in occupational health and safety, work accidents remain widespread and have serious multidimensional negative effects on employees, employers, and society. Objective: This study aimed to explore the lived experiences of individuals in Türkiye who lost their jobs following work-related accidents, focusing on their psychosocial struggles, vocational rehabilitation needs, and the challenges they faced during the return-to-work process. Methods: A qualitative research design with content analysis was employed. Purposive sampling was used to recruit 20 participants who had experienced a work accident and subsequent job loss. Data were collected through in-depth, semi-structured interviews and analyzed using thematic analysis with MAXQDA 2020. Results: Four core themes emerged: (1) experiences after work accident, (2) transformation of the close circle, (3) challenges in back-to-work process, and (4) thoughts and expectations about the future. The findings highlighted deep psychosocial impact and the critical role of family, faith, and professional support in coping. Conclusion: Comprehensive back-to-work programs must be integrated into social policy and vocational rehabilitation strategies in Türkiye to promote social inclusion and psychological recovery of individuals who lost their jobs due to work accidents. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Copyright of Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation is the property of Sage Publications Inc. and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites without the copyright holder's express written permission. Additionally, content may not be used with any artificial intelligence tools or machine learning technologies. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.) | |
| Database: | Education Research Complete |
|
Full text is not displayed to guests.
Login for full access.
|
|
Be the first to leave a comment!
