Factors influencing the journey to work for young people with physical and/or neurological conditions

Amanda Beatson; Aimee Riedel; Marianella Chamorro-Koc; Greg Marston; Lisa Stafford

doi:10.1080/09638288.2019.1655804

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Factors influencing the journey to work for young people with physical and/or neurological conditions

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Factors influencing the journey to work for young people with physical and/or neurological conditions

Amanda Beatson, Aimee Riedel, Marianella Chamorro-Koc, Greg Marston and Lisa Stafford

Disability and Rehabilitation, Vol.43(9), pp.1270-1278

2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2019.1655804

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journey to work

independence

transport

young adult

goal directed behavior

Purpose: This study examined the challenges young people with a physical and/or neurological condition experience in their journey to work. This includes both their physical commute to work and transition to the workforce. Materials and methods: Insight was established through the development and testing of a model which extended the model of goal directed behavior. A survey was distributed to 200 young people with a physical and/or neurological condition. PLS-SEM analysis was conducted to identify factors which influence a young person with a physical and/or neurological disability's journey to work. Results: The results suggest subjective norms, attitudes, anticipated negative emotions, and risk aversion underpin a young person's desire to journey to work (both physical commute to work and transition to workforce). This desire then encourages an individual's intentions to travel independently. Past behavior and perceived behavioral support are seen to encourage intentions, while employer support and social support lead to increased perceived behavioral control directly and intentions indirectly. Conclusions: The study highlights the importance of mental preparedness, having support available from employers, friends, and families, and access to transport that supports independence in encouraging and facilitating the journey to work for young adults with a neurological and/or physical disability.

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Title: Factors influencing the journey to work for young people with physical and/or neurological conditions
Authors: Amanda Beatson (Author) - Queensland University of Technology
Aimee Riedel (Author) - Queensland University of Technology
Marianella Chamorro-Koc (Author)
Greg Marston (Author) - The University of Queensland
Lisa Stafford (Author)
Publication details: Disability and Rehabilitation, Vol.43(9), pp.1270-1278
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
Date published: 2021
DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2019.1655804
ISSN: 0963-8288; 0963-8288
Organisation Unit: School of Business and Creative Industries; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99451443902621
Output Type: Journal article

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