Contextual factors and help seeking behaviors of people with disabilities
Document Type
Article
Publication Title
Human Resource Development Review
Abstract
The objective of this article is to provide a framework of contextual factors that affect help seeking expectancies and behaviors of people with disabilities. In particular, drawing on theories from disciplines such as social, cognitive, and educational psychology, I outline work unit norms (i.e., dependence, inclusion) and coworker perceptions (i.e., similarity, fairness) that influence help seeking expectancies and behaviors of people with disabilities. I discuss theoretical extensions of the framework in terms of attributes of the person with a disability, effects of time, and the notion of an inclusionary environment for people with disabilities. Finally, I discuss implications for human resource development professionals.
Publication Date
1-4-2012
Publisher
Sage Publications Ltd.
Volume
Vol.11
Issue
Iss.1
Recommended Citation
Kulkarni, Mukta, "Contextual factors and help seeking behaviors of people with disabilities" (2012). Faculty Publications. 1659.
https://research.iimb.ac.in/fac_pubs/1659
