Exploration Processes Among Young Adults With and Without Physical Disabilities: Contribution to Subjective Well-Being

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Abstract

The current study focused on the contribution of career exploration to the subjective well-being (SWB) among young adults with and without physical disabilities. Participants were 79 young adults: 25 with an extensive physical disability and 54 with no physical disability. They completed the Identity Exploration Questionnaire, the Perceived Wellness Survey, and a demographic questionnaire. Significant positive correlations were found between some of the exploration domains (intimate relationships, multiple role management, and general exploration) and SWB only among participants with no disabilities. Participants with disabilities reported lower levels of economic exploration and higher levels of SWB compared to their counterparts. Having a disability and the exploration of multiple role management were significant predictors of SWB. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed.

Authors

• Galia Ran, Tel Aviv University

• Rinat Michael, Tel Aviv University

• Rachel Gali Cinamon, Tel Aviv University

• Tova Most, Tel Aviv University