Abstract
This study investigated the effect of demographic characteristics and the working alliance between counselor and consumer on employment outcomes for rural and urban consumers with disabilities. A sample of 2031 vocational rehabilitation consumers from urban and rural areas were compared. Results indicated that both urban and rural consumers who had more severe disabilities, were older, and had a weaker working alliance with their counselor experienced poorer employment outcomes. Rural consumers with a severe disability were at a greater employment disadvantage than their urban counterparts. Educational level contributed significantly to predicting employment status for urban participants but not for rural participants. Implications for services are discussed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 13-19 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Journal of Rehabilitation |
Volume | 70 |
Issue number | 3 |
Publication status | Published - 2004 Jul 1 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Rehabilitation
- Clinical Psychology
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
- Psychiatry and Mental health