J Korean Acad Psychiatr Ment Health Nurs.  2015 Dec;24(4):279-289. 10.12934/jkpmhn.2015.24.4.279.

Concept Analysis of Motivation for Vocational Rehabilitation in Persons with Mental Disabilities

• An ES
• Seo JM

• KMID: 2151872
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.12934/jkpmhn.2015.24.4.279

Abstract

PURPOSE
This study was conducted to analyze and clarify the concept of 'motivation for vocational rehabilitation in persons with mental disabilities'.
METHODS
A hybrid model was used to analyze the concept of motivation for vocational rehabilitation in persons with mental disabilities. The model included a comprehensive literature review and field study. Field study was conducted through in-depth interviews with 5 persons with mental disabilities who had employment experience and participant observation in rehabilitation facilities.
RESULTS
The concept of motivation for vocational rehabilitation in persons with mental disabilities was found to be a complex phenomenon having meaning in two dimensions: Goal-oriented and cognitive dimensions. Five attributes and fourteen indicators were defined. Motivation for vocational rehabilitation in these persons was defined as a recognition of the need to get a job, and the willingness and confidence to get and keep a job in order to achieve normal life, happiness, economic stability, and their value.
CONCLUSION
The findings from this study will contribute to the development of assessment tools and nursing interventions to reinforce the motivation for vocational rehabilitation in persons with mental disabilities.

Keyword

Mentally disabled persons; Occupations; Motivation

MeSH Terms

Employment
Happiness
Humans
Mentally Disabled Persons
Motivation*
Nursing
Occupations
Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation, Vocational*