Descriptive analysis of interactions between co-workers and supported employees.
Varying types of interactions between workers without handicaps and supported employees were described. Results indicated that co-workers interacted extensively with persons who had mental retardation. Surprising findings included high levels of advocacy between co-workers and persons with severe or profound mental retardation and a relatively high percentage of co-workers assuming evaluation and training roles. Results were discussed in relation to the work behavior literature, which indicates that, in general, co-workers provide considerable natural support for employees across work environments.
Rusch
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Department of Special Education, University of Illinois, Champaign 61820.
Hughes
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Johnson
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Minch
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D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D016832:Employment, Supported / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008607:Intellectual Disability / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D008297:Male; D012050:Rehabilitation, Vocational / Q000523:psychology; D012931:Social Environment