Beyond Disability Management and Towards Health

This project seeks to develop a more comprehensive understanding of the mechanisms by which disability affects workers. We will utilize an occupational health psychology perspective to examine the ways different types of workplaces supports (like social support) might be effective at reducing experienced disability and promoting health. For this purpose, the research team will first interview workers living with disability to identify criteria by which we can assess disability support strategy. In the second phase of the project, we will then survey participants at multiple times to understand how various types of supports interact with disability and health at work. The findings of this research will serve as the foundation of a framework designed to facilitate effective disability strategy. This work will help us understand a more complete picture of workplace disability and better support individuals experiencing mental health crisis.

Faculty Supervisor:

Arla Day

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Partner:

Mental Health Research Canada;Work Wellness Institute

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Other services (except public administration); Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Saint Mary's University

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