Abstract
This chapter discusses self-report measures of values for use with the individuals who have acquired disabilities, and suggests methods that could contribute to a new generation of such measures. In addition, it discusses research on measures of values with this population, and the methods to improve the measurement of values for use in medical and psychosocial rehabilitation. The chapter focuses on measures of values that are completed by the rehabilitation customers or that are completed with the assistance of their significant others, or rehabilitation professionals. A review of the importance of values to rehabilitation interventions indicates that values influence the ways people interpret the impact and meaning of their disabilities. Moreover, values influence rehabilitation success. Therapeutic benefits are thought to increase when persons with acquired disabilities examine their values and, if needed, modify them in an effort to reflect current and future abilities and limitations, and through this process, redefine the important life goals in realistic and positive ways.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Clinician's Handbook of Adult Behavioral Assessment |
| Publisher | Elsevier Inc. |
| Pages | 601-630 |
| Number of pages | 30 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780123430137 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2006 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Dentistry
- General Medicine