Understanding the Experience of Disability
Perspectives from Social and Rehabilitation Psychology
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Oxford University Press Inc
Published:13th Jun '19
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Rehabilitation psychologists have long argued that situational constraints (e.g., missing ramps, lack of Braille signage, nondisabled peoples' attitudes) create greater social barriers and behavioral restrictions for people with disabilities (PWDs) than do the disabilities themselves. In other words, as social psychologist Kurt Lewin argued, situational factors, including the perceptions and actions of other people, often have greater impact on the experience of disability than do the personal qualities of PWDs themselves. Thus, the experience of disability is shaped by a variety of psychosocial forces and factors, some of which enhance while others hinder daily living. For adequate understanding and to plan constructive interventions, psychological science must attend to how the disabled person and the situation interact with one another. Understanding the Experience of Disability: Perspectives from Social and Rehabilitation Psychology is an edited book containing chapters written by social and rehabilitation psychologists who study how social psychological theory can inform our understanding of the experience of disability and rehabilitation. Chapters are arranged topically into four sections: Established areas of inquiry (e.g., stigma, social biases, stereotyping), mainstream topics (e.g., women, culture and race, aging), emerging issues (e.g., implicit attitudes, family and parenting issues, positive psychology), and issues of injustice, advocacy, and social policy (e.g., perceived injustice, disability advocacy, policy implications). Besides informing advanced undergraduate and graduate students and professional (researchers, practitioners) audiences, the book will help families and caregivers of PWDs, policy makers, and PWDs themselves, understand the social psychological processes linked to disability.
Dunn has turned out an excellent collection of 21 contributions by some 50 leading researchers, all examining the nexus between two related disciplines: rehabilitation psychology and social psychology...The resources and references contributors cite are indicative of the high caliber of literature reviews conducted in support of each chapter. This primer highlights the diverse experiences of individuals with disabilities, whether congenital or acquired; is expertly organized; and will be an essential reference for concerned policy makers. * D.J. Winchester, Columbia University, CHOICE *
Dunn and a team of luminaries here share advances at the intersection of social and rehabilitation psychology. The authors do not rest with a discussion of theory. They outline how developments can be applied to improve care and policy * Gitendra Uswatte, PhD, Past-President, Division of Rehabilitation Psychology, American Psychological Association *
Dana S. Dunn and his contributors provide essential reading for scholars, students and practitioners on the experience of disability and rehabilitation. They build on pioneering works by developing theoretical insights and evidence-based practice guidance that informs practice and social policy * Allen W. Heinemann, PhD, ABPP, Professor, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Northwestern University *
Contributors to Understanding the Experience of Disability help us explore our own perceptions, with the goal of empowering disabled persons. Reconceptualizing the experience of disability through the lens of social psychology provides the reader with the opportunity to rethink their assumptions about living with disability. Mitigating biases is the work of all clinicians, researchers, scholars, and advocates. Dunn and colleagues provide much needed guidance. * Lisa A. Brenner, PhD, Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Psychiatry, and Neurology, University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus *
ISBN: 9780190848088
Dimensions: 231mm x 155mm x 23mm
Weight: 726g
440 pages