An exploration of psychological problems of physically disabled individuals

psychological problems of physically disabled individuals

Authors

  • Shalini Department of Psychological Sciences, Central University of South Bihar, Gaya
  • Das Ambika Bharti Assistant Professor, Department of Psychological Sciences, School of Human Sciences, Central University of South Bihar, Gaya, Bihar, India

Keywords:

psychological problems, physically disabled, anxiety, somatization, anger hostility

Abstract

Background: Impairment, which may be physical, sensory, mental, emotional, cognitive, developmental, or any combination of these may result in disability. Disability might exist from birth or emerge over the course of a person's lifetime. Disability leads to multiple experiences in life in different domains for the person who has it. It limits not just the functionality of other organs but also active participation in various dimensions of life. Objective: To explore the psychological issues/problems of physically disabled individuals compared to physically abled individuals. Methods: Study sample comprised of (N=100) adults of age range between 18 to 25 years, drawn from Bihar with purposive sampling method. Physically disabled sub-group of sample had 50 individuals (n1=50) and physically abled sub-group had 50 individuals (n2=50). Symptom checklist- 90-R was used to assess the general psychiatric symptomology. Results: The coefficient for anger hostility is highest for the physically disabled groups. The physically disabled individuals reported psychological problem of somatization, anxiety, anger hostility and psychoticism symptoms compared to their healthy counterparts. Conclusion: The psychological problems, so identified, of the physically disabled population informs and warns about the poor mental health condition of this population. Psychological interventions are warranted here. This study has significant implications for parents, teachers, mental health professionals and policymakers who work to understand and catering the needs of the physically disabled. Implication: The finding has significant implications for parent, teachers, mental health professionals and policymakers who work to understand and cater for the need of individuals with physical disability.   

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21-10-2023

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An exploration of psychological problems of physically disabled individuals : psychological problems of physically disabled individuals . (2023). Indian Journal of Clinical Psychology, 49(04). https://ojs.ijcp.co.in/index.php/ijcp/article/view/301

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