Understanding the Experience of Disability: Perspectives from Social and Rehabilitation Psychology – ePub

Rehabilitation psychologists often state that environmental limitations, such as the lack of ramps, unavailability of Braille signs, and perceptions of people without disabilities, create more significant challenges for individuals with disabilities (PWDs) than the disabilities themselves. Just like social psychologist Kurt Lewin explained, how others view and treat individuals with disabilities, which are situational factors, often have a greater impact on their lived experiences than the individual’s personal characteristics. Consequently, the experience of disability is shaped by a variety of social and psychological factors, some of which empower and others that hinder daily life. A thorough understanding and effective solutions require psychological science to focus on the interaction between the disabled person and their environment. The ebook “Understanding the Experience of Disability: Perspectives from Social and Rehabilitation Psychology,” brings together chapters written by social and rehabilitation psychologists who explore how social psychological theories can deepen our comprehension of the experience of disability and rehabilitation.

This ebook is structured into four sections covering established areas of study (like stigma, social biases, and stereotyping), mainstream topics (for example, women, culture and race, and aging), emerging issues (such as implicit attitudes, family and parenting challenges, and positive psychology), and matters of injustice, advocacy, and social policy (including perceived injustice, disability advocacy, and policy implications). Beyond benefiting advanced undergraduate and graduate students and professionals, such as researchers and practitioners, this book will also provide valuable insights for families and caregivers of PWDs, policymakers, and PWDs themselves, by shedding light on the social psychological processes associated with disability.

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