Redefining wholeness: formulating a minority group model of disability identity development

2003

This project is an effort to begin an empirical examination of person and group identity for persons with disabilities. The project uses qualitative and quantitative research to explore the experiences of people with disabiliteis in acheiveing a positive disability identity and in managing multiple minority identities (involving the intersection of disability with race/ethicity, gender, and sexual orientation). The project encompasses the formulation of a model of disability identity development through a grounded theory approach. It also involves the construction and validation of a disability identity development scale that operationalizes the model for use in research and applied fields such as counseling and education.

Performing Research or Evaluation

Other

Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Limited English, Geographic Areas

National

Federal

N/A