RESILIENCE, SELF-EFFICACY AND QUALITY OF LIFE AMONG ASSISTIVE AND NON-ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY USERS: A MIXED METHOD STUDY

Authors

  • Ayesha Shabbir Department of Psychology, International Islamic University Islamabad
  • Bushra Hassan Department of Psychology, International Islamic University Islamabad
  • Irshad Ahmad Department of Psychology, International Islamic University Islamabad
  • Nazia Iqbal Department of Psychology, International Islamic University Islamabad

Keywords:

Assistive Technology, Resilience, Self-Efficacy, Quality of Life

Abstract

Objective: To compare the resilience, self-efficacy and quality of life among assistive and non-assistive technology users.

Material & Methods: A mixed-method research design was used to collect the data. The quantitative data was collected from a total of 154 (Male n = 63; Female n = 91) individuals with disabilities by using the translated version of Self-efficacy Scale, Brief resilience Scale and Quality of Life Scale. The qualitative data was collected by conducting interviews with six individuals including two male and four females.

Results: The quantitative findings showed a significant difference between assistive and non-assistive technology users in terms of resilience and self-efficacy (p<.01). Further, the themes emerged from interviews including 1) self-empowerment, 2) influence on psychological health, 3) satisfaction in life and 4) facilitation in life, subsequently supported the quantitative results.

Conclusion: Assistive technology not only improves physical functioning, but it also improves psychological health and well-being of people with disabilities. 

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Published

2023-12-31

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Shabbir, A., Hassan, B., Ahmad, I., & Iqbal, N. (2023). RESILIENCE, SELF-EFFICACY AND QUALITY OF LIFE AMONG ASSISTIVE AND NON-ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY USERS: A MIXED METHOD STUDY. Annals of Allied Health Sciences, 9(2), 33–40. Retrieved from http://aahs.kmu.edu.pk/index.php/aahs/article/view/187

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Vol. 9 No. 2 (2023): Annals of Allied Health Sciences

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