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What Are the Pathways Linking the Disclosure of a Degenerative Eye Condition in the Workplace and Wellbeing? A Mixed Methods Approach

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  04 November 2016

Tali Spiegel ,
Rafael Wittek  and
Nardi Steverink
Tali Spiegel*
Affiliation:
Utrecht University, the Netherlands
Rafael Wittek
Affiliation:
University of Groningen, the Netherlands
Nardi Steverink
Affiliation:
University of Groningen and University Medical Center Groningen, the Netherlands
*
Address for correspondence: Dr Tali Spiegel, Utrecht University, Padualaan 14, 3584CH Utrecht, the Netherlands. E-mail: Spiegeltali@gmail.com
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Abstract

While much is known about the pathways linking workplace disclosure of a stigmatised identity and negative wellbeing outcomes, little is known about the pathways to positive wellbeing outcomes. Using survey and interview data three pathways were investigated among the population of individuals with degenerative eye conditions: the alleviation of inhibition (psychological), social support (social), and the use of assistive technology (physical). The findings suggest that the psychological pathway is most prominent. The alternative pathways are only partially exhibited in the interview data. These findings can assist policymakers nuance policy aimed at enhancing labour market participation of individuals with disabilities.

Keywords

degenerative eye conditionsworkplacedisclosurestigmatised identitywellbeing
Type
Articles
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International Journal of Disability Management , Volume 11 , 2016 , e3
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Copyright © The Author(s) 2016 

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