Organizational Factors Influencing Coworkers' Attitudes toward Employees with Disabilities: A Hierarchical Regression Analysis
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| Title: | Organizational Factors Influencing Coworkers' Attitudes toward Employees with Disabilities: A Hierarchical Regression Analysis |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Wehman, Paul, Sima, Adam, Iwanaga, Kanako, McDonough, Jennifer, Brooke, Alissa, Godwin, James, Junod, Paul, Ham, Whitney, Brooke, Valerie |
| Source: | Rehabilitation Research, Policy, and Education. 2021 35(2):83-93. |
| Availability: | Springer Publishing Company. 11 West 42nd Street 15th Floor, New York, NY 10036. Tel: 877-687-7476; Tel: 212-431-4370; Fax: 212-941-7842; e-mail: subscriptions@springerpub.com; Web site: http://www.springerpub.com |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 11 |
| Publication Date: | 2021 |
| Sponsoring Agency: | National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) (DHHS/ACL) |
| Contract Number: | 90RT5041 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Organizational Culture, Work Environment, Institutional Mission, Values, Altruism, Expectation, Employees, Supported Employment, Attitudes toward Disabilities, Internship Programs, Program Effectiveness, Individual Characteristics, Predictor Variables, Inclusion, Collegiality, Hospitals, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Youth, Health Personnel |
| Geographic Terms: | Virginia |
| DOI: | 10.1891/RE-20-22 |
| ISSN: | 2168-6653 |
| Abstract: | Purpose: Coworkers' positive attitudes toward working with people with disabilities is vital for the successful and long-term employment of people with disabilities. The purpose of the present study was to examine the organizational factors associated with working with individuals with disabilities. Method: This was accomplished by sampling coworkers without disabilities (N = 262) using hierarchical regression analysis. Results: The perceived benefits of having workers with disabilities in the workforce was found to be the strongest predictor for positive attitude toward working with people with disabilities, followed by good health mission and do good expectations. Conclusions: The findings of this study will contribute to developing effective interventions to enhance employee's positive attitude toward working with people with disabilities. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2021 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1310756 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Purpose: Coworkers' positive attitudes toward working with people with disabilities is vital for the successful and long-term employment of people with disabilities. The purpose of the present study was to examine the organizational factors associated with working with individuals with disabilities. Method: This was accomplished by sampling coworkers without disabilities (N = 262) using hierarchical regression analysis. Results: The perceived benefits of having workers with disabilities in the workforce was found to be the strongest predictor for positive attitude toward working with people with disabilities, followed by good health mission and do good expectations. Conclusions: The findings of this study will contribute to developing effective interventions to enhance employee's positive attitude toward working with people with disabilities. |
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| ISSN: | 2168-6653 |
| DOI: | 10.1891/RE-20-22 |
