title: A self-rating scale for supported employment participants and practitioners.
abstract: Supported Employment services have significantly enhanced the opportunities for competitive employment among persons with mental illnesses. However, the research shows that there remain problems with under-utilization and attrition in these programs. In addition, the rates of termination among those in supported employment placements are high. This article describes a self-rating scale that can be used by both employed and unemployed persons that has the potential to address these problems. The article also reports a study that shows this self-rating scale to be a valid, summary index for the employment relevant variables of job satisfaction, motivation, and job-related experiences. The self-rating scale appears to be a worthy candidate for a trial in supported employment operations.
authors.affiliation: Psychiatric Rehabilitation Department, University of Medicine & Dentistry of NJ, USA. ecasper@nyc.rr.com
authors.forename: Edward S
authors.initials: ES
authors.lastname: Casper
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D016832:Employment, Supported; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000523:psychology; D009042:Motivation; D012647:Self-Assessment; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires