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The role of work on family relationships: A study of sheltered workers with long-term mental illness in Hong Kong
Author(s)
Date Issued
2006
ISSN
1536710X
15367118
Citation
Journal of Social Work in Disability & Rehabilitation, 2006, vol. 5(2), pp. 31-48.
Type
Peer Reviewed Journal Article
Abstract
Work and family are two major institutions in society. Family has been considered as an important socializing agent for an individual's growth and development, while work provides the individual opportunities to develop a sense of identity and a self-image. For people with mental illness, work has been recognized as an important tool for facilitating psychiatric rehabilitation. In fact, the work experiences of those with mental illness have an effect on their family relationships, which may in turn affect their mental health. Using an intensive interview method, this article shows that work experiences from sheltered workshops have a significant impact on the family relationships of workers in Hong Kong.
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