Article: Self-Stigma as a Barrier to Employment for Youth with Disabilities
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Summary
The Shirley Ryan Abilitylab published an article on how "Self-stigma Can Be a Barrier to Employment for Transition-aged Youth With Disabilities". Self-stigma occurs when individuals internalize perceived negative perceptions about their disability and begin to believe these perceptions reflect their own worth or capabilities.
The study featured in the article focused on employment and transition-age youth aged 14 to 24 years old. Transition-aged individuals are often engaged in programs to prepare them for the workforce, but these programs often overlook psychological barriers to employment, like self-stigma. The authors of this study advocate for targeted interventions to address the psychological factors of career development, as well as additional training for direct service professionals (DSPs) who can support transition-age youth in achieving employment goals.
The study featured in the article focused on employment and transition-age youth aged 14 to 24 years old. Transition-aged individuals are often engaged in programs to prepare them for the workforce, but these programs often overlook psychological barriers to employment, like self-stigma. The authors of this study advocate for targeted interventions to address the psychological factors of career development, as well as additional training for direct service professionals (DSPs) who can support transition-age youth in achieving employment goals.