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 |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 13-19 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | Journal of Rehabilitation |
| Volume | 70 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| Publication status | Published - 2004 Jul 1 |
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- Rehabilitation
- Clinical Psychology
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
- Psychiatry and Mental health
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Rehabilitation service patterns : A rural/urban comparison of success factors. / Lustig, Daniel C.; Strauser, David; Weems, Gail H.
In: Journal of Rehabilitation, Vol. 70, No. 3, 01.07.2004, p. 13-19.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
TY - JOUR
T1 - Rehabilitation service patterns
T2 - A rural/urban comparison of success factors
AU - Lustig, Daniel C.
AU - Strauser, David
AU - Weems, Gail H.
PY - 2004/7/1
Y1 - 2004/7/1
N2 - 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.
AB - 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.
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