Journal 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:
Full text:
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 & 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