<p>Workplace discrimination remains a significant barrier to the employment and job retention of individuals with intellectual disabilities, yet relatively little is known about how they experience and respond to such discrimination. The present study aimed to enhance understanding of workplace disability discrimination experienced by individuals with intellectual disabilities. To achieve this aim, Consensual Qualitative Research (CQR) was employed to analyze participants’ experiences. The findings revealed two overarching domains: types of discrimination and coping strategies. Types of discrimination were further categorized into structural discrimination, including job recruitment, job assignment, and promotion, and interpersonal discrimination, including prejudice, hostility, and harassment. Coping strategies comprised seeking social support, confrontation, and silence. These findings provide practical implications for vocational rehabilitation and highlight the need for workplace interventions that promote equitable employment opportunities and inclusive work environments for individuals with intellectual disabilities.</p>

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Workplace disability discrimination and coping strategies among individuals with intellectual disabilities

  • Young-An Ra

摘要

Workplace discrimination remains a significant barrier to the employment and job retention of individuals with intellectual disabilities, yet relatively little is known about how they experience and respond to such discrimination. The present study aimed to enhance understanding of workplace disability discrimination experienced by individuals with intellectual disabilities. To achieve this aim, Consensual Qualitative Research (CQR) was employed to analyze participants’ experiences. The findings revealed two overarching domains: types of discrimination and coping strategies. Types of discrimination were further categorized into structural discrimination, including job recruitment, job assignment, and promotion, and interpersonal discrimination, including prejudice, hostility, and harassment. Coping strategies comprised seeking social support, confrontation, and silence. These findings provide practical implications for vocational rehabilitation and highlight the need for workplace interventions that promote equitable employment opportunities and inclusive work environments for individuals with intellectual disabilities.