The Relationship Between Career Thoughts and Adjustment for Individuals With Multiple Sclerosis

The study investigated the relationship between the psychosocial adjustment and dysfunctional career thoughts for adults with multiple sclerosis. The Reactions to Impairment and Disability Inventory measured psychosocial adjustment, and the Career Thoughts Inventory measured dysfunctional career tho...

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Published in:Rehabilitation counseling bulletin 2018-01, Vol.61 (2), p.112-120
Main Authors: Lustig, Daniel C., Xu, Yonghong Jade, Strauser, David R., MacKay, Michael M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Decision making
Multiple sclerosis
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Summary:The study investigated the relationship between the psychosocial adjustment and dysfunctional career thoughts for adults with multiple sclerosis. The Reactions to Impairment and Disability Inventory measured psychosocial adjustment, and the Career Thoughts Inventory measured dysfunctional career thoughts. The results found that (a) higher levels of depression were associated with higher levels of decision-making confusion and commitment anxiety and (b) higher levels of adjustment were associated with lower levels of decision-making confusion. Rehabilitation counselor implications are discussed.
ISSN:0034-3552
1538-4853
DOI:10.1177/0034355217709457