Employment Opportunities and Benefits for People with Down Syndrome in Malaysia: A Qualitative Research
Background: Despite the importance of employment on individual well-being, the literature on the positive impact of work participation, specifically for individuals with Down syndrome, is scant.Aim: We conducted in-depth interviews to explore how people with Down syndrome perceive employment benefits...
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my.unimas.ir.448262024-05-23T02:54:44Z http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/44826/ Employment Opportunities and Benefits for People with Down Syndrome in Malaysia: A Qualitative Research Abg Safuan, Adenan Md Mizanur, Rahman Sharifa Ezat, Wan Puteh Razitasham, Safii Rosalia, Saimon Chen, Yoke Yong Ting, Chuong Hock RA Public aspects of medicine Background: Despite the importance of employment on individual well-being, the literature on the positive impact of work participation, specifically for individuals with Down syndrome, is scant.Aim: We conducted in-depth interviews to explore how people with Down syndrome perceive employment benefits in Malaysia.Method: Forty-five participants were interviewed, including six individuals with Down syndrome, ten family members, six employers and co-workers, 22 community members, and a policy maker.Result: Three themes emerged from reflexive thematic analysis: (1) personal growth, (2) employer incentives, and (3) improving social acceptance.Conclusion: The findings emphasise that fostering a positive attitude towards the employment of individuals with Down syndrome would benefit them and contribute to society. Relevant bodies could utilise the findings to develop effective employment policies for the community Stockholm University Press 2024-04 Article PeerReviewed text en http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/44826/2/Employment%20Opportunitie.pdf Abg Safuan, Adenan and Md Mizanur, Rahman and Sharifa Ezat, Wan Puteh and Razitasham, Safii and Rosalia, Saimon and Chen, Yoke Yong and Ting, Chuong Hock (2024) Employment Opportunities and Benefits for People with Down Syndrome in Malaysia: A Qualitative Research. Scandinavian Journal of Disability Research, 26 (1). pp. 140-158. ISSN 1745-3011 https://sjdr.se/articles/10.16993/sjdr.1064 DOI: 10.16993/sjdr.1064 |
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Background: Despite the importance of employment on individual well-being, the literature on the positive impact of work participation, specifically for individuals with Down syndrome, is scant.Aim: We conducted in-depth interviews to explore how people with Down syndrome perceive employment benefits in Malaysia.Method: Forty-five participants were interviewed, including six individuals with Down syndrome, ten family members, six employers and co-workers, 22 community members, and a policy maker.Result: Three themes emerged from reflexive thematic analysis: (1) personal growth, (2) employer incentives, and (3) improving social acceptance.Conclusion: The findings emphasise that fostering a positive attitude towards the employment of individuals with Down syndrome would benefit them and contribute to society. Relevant bodies could utilise the findings to develop effective employment policies for the community |
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Employment Opportunities and Benefits for People with Down Syndrome in Malaysia: A Qualitative Research |
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Employment Opportunities and Benefits for People with Down Syndrome in Malaysia: A Qualitative Research |
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