Research Database: Article Details
| Citation: | Rumrill, P.D.; Sánchez, J.; Wu, J.; Rumrill, S.; Iwanaga, K.; Li, J.; & Chan, F. (2021). Differences in employment concerns between Hispanic and Caucasian persons with multiple sclerosis: A propensity score matching analysis. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation,, 54 (1), 33-42. |
| Title: | Differences in employment concerns between Hispanic and Caucasian persons with multiple sclerosis: A propensity score matching analysis |
| Authors: | Rumrill, P.D.; Sánchez, J.; Wu, J.; Rumrill, S.; Iwanaga, K.; Li, J.; & Chan, F. |
| Year: | 2021 |
| Journal/Publication: | Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, |
| Publisher: | IOS Press |
| DOI: | https://doi.org/10.3233/JVR-201115 |
| Full text: | https://content.iospress.com/articles/journal-of-vocational-rehabil... |
| Peer-reviewed? | Yes |
| NIDILRR-funded? | Yes |
Structured abstract:
| Background: | Little is known about the experiences and concerns of Hispanic Americans with multiple sclerosis (MS), especially how their experiences and concerns compare to those of Caucasian Americans with MS. |
| Purpose: | The purpose of this study was to examine differences in satisfaction with the overall employment situation between two matched samples of adults with MS, namely, Hispanics and Caucasians. |
| Data collection and analysis: | Participants in this study responded to a national survey of the employment and community living concerns of people with MS. A propensity score matching (PSM) procedure was used to match participants based on demographic and MS-related variables. |
| Findings: | A two-sample Hotelling T2 test revealed no statistically significant between-group differences on satisfaction regarding fair treatment in the workplace but between-group differences were observed on satisfaction regarding legal rights and personal-environmental resources related to work. |
| Conclusions: | Implications for future research and clinical practice in rehabilitation counseling in the COVID-19 era are discussed. |
| Disabilities served: |
Multiple sclerosis |
| Populations served: |
Race: White / Caucasian Ethnicity: Hispanic or Latino |
| Interventions: |
Supported employment Vocational rehabilitation Customized employment |
| Outcomes: |
Employment acquisition Full-time employment |