Physical Disability and Depression: A Longitudinal Analysis

Turner, R. Jay; Noh, Samuel

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“…People who become disabled have to deal with the loss of bodily function, irrespective of physical pain, and this can lead to a sense of loss and to mourning. Being disabled is associated with numerous related stresses in social life and daily hassles (Friedland & McColl, 1992;Turner & Noh, 1988). A disability may severely limit people in performing their daily social roles, such as the role of partner, parent, and bread-winner (Friedland & McColl, 1992).…”

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“…Moreover, people with higher educational qualifications may get superior treatment because they may be better able to communicate with their doctors (Willems, De Maesschalck, Deveugele, Derese, & De Maeseneer, 2005) and know their way in the medical system. Second, the stressful aspects of a disability may be better dealt with by people who have more psychological resources and higher levels of social support (Turner & Noh, 1988). People with a higher educational level are known to have more psychological resources, such as a stronger sense of mastery and an internal locus of control (Stronks et al, 1998).…”

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“…Previous research found that a lack of social support could exacerbate the negative effects of a disability, whereas a supportive social network may alleviate stress (Turner & Noh, 1988). Also psychological resources, such as sense of mastery and locus of control, seem to cushion the impact of a disability (Bisschop, Kriegsman, Beekman, & Deeg, 2004;Turner & Noh, 1988).…”

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“…Becoming disabled often results in an increase in psychological distress (Burchardt, 2003;Choi & Marks, 2008;LlenaNozal, Lindeboom, & Portrait, 2004;Manor, Matthews, & Power, 2001;Turner & Noh, 1988). It negatively affects job opportunities and can seriously impact one's relationships and social network.…”

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“…Most previous research that looked into possible moderators focused on the elderly (e.g. : Yang, 2006; for an exception see: Turner & Noh, 1988). The onset of a disability, however, is a negative and often unexpected event, especially for younger people.…”

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Does education buffer the impact of disability on psychological distress?

Mandemakers

Monden

2010

Social Science & Medicine

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a b s t r a c tThis paper investigates whether education buffers the impact of physical disability on psychological distress. It further investigates what makes education helpful, by examining whether cognitive ability and occupational class can explain the buffering effect of education. Two waves of the 1958 British National Child Development Study are used to test the hypothesis that the onset of a physical disability in early adulthood (age 23 to 33) has a smaller effect on psychological distress among higher educated people. In total 423 respondents (4.6%) experienced the onset of a physical disability between the ages of 23 and 33. We find that a higher educational level cushions the psychology impact of disability. Cognitive ability and occupational class protect against the effect of a disability too. The education buffer arises in part because individuals with a higher level of education have more cognitive abilities, but the better social position of those with higher levels of education appears to be of greater importance. Implications of these findings for the social gradient in health are discussed.

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