Psychological Characteristics of the Professional and Social Adaptation of Specialists with Visual Impairments
PDF

Keywords

visual impairment, professional adaptation, social integration, quality of life, personal resources, rehabilitation, inclusive work environment.

How to Cite

O‘sarova, Q. (2026). Psychological Characteristics of the Professional and Social Adaptation of Specialists with Visual Impairments. GLOBAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE ON MULTIDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH, 1(1), 25-29. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18344993

Abstract

This thesis provides a comprehensive analysis of the psychological mechanisms underlying the process of professional and social adaptation of specialists with visual impairments. The role of professional activity in social integration, psychological stability, and self-realization of the individual is revealed. The research findings indicate that vocational training, personal resources, and social support significantly improve the quality of life of persons with visual impairments.

PDF

References

1. Spurk D. Career success and sustainability in individuals with disabilities. – 2019.

2. World Health Organization. World report on vision. Geneva, 2018.

3. Abishek Chowhan. Gender differences in adjustment among visually impaired students. – 2019.

4. Hart C. Meaningful work and psychological contract. – 2021.

5. WHOQOL Group. Development of the WHOQOL-BREF. – 1998.

6. Lin J. et al. The impact of vocational training on quality of life of visually impaired persons. – 2017.

7. Jones N. et al. Nutrition and quality of life in visually impaired adults. – 2016.

8. Sweeting J. et al. Visual impairment and psychosocial adjustment. – 2015.

9. Aghazadeh S. et al. Occupational adaptation in people with vision loss. – 2014.

10. Abishek Chowhan A. Adjustment patterns among visually impaired youth. – 2019.

11. Aftab, M. J., Afzal, M., & Z11ahra, R. (2024). Career and Job Adjustment Problems for Visually Impaired Persons. Pakistan Social Sciences Review, 8(2), 544–558.

12. 1.Senra H, Barbosa F, Ferreira P, Vieira CR, Perrin PB, Rogers H, et al. Psychologic adjustment to irreversible vision loss in adults: A systematic review. Ophthalmology. 2015;122:851–61. doi: 10.1016/j.ophtha.2014.10.022.