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The Influence of Social Exclusion on Mental Health of the Disabled: Moderate Effect of Social Support

Choi Jeong-Min 1 강승원 2 Lee Hae Kyung 3

1목포대학교
2전라북도장애인종합복지관
3예수대학교

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ABSTRACT

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between the social exclusion and mental health in persons with disabilities, to explore the moderate effect of social support on those relationship and to suggest practical implications for social work services for those persons with disabilities. Data for this study were collected through the use of a survey instrument completed by 179 samples from persons with disabilities who live in jeolla-do. Collected data were analysed by moderated multiple regression. The findings of this study were as follows: First, the social support had moderate effect on relationship between social exclusion and self-esteem. Second, the social support had moderate effect on relationship between social exclusion and depression. Based on these findings, the research discussion reinforced the importance of social exclusion, social support and mental health, and suggested effective intervention programs.

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