Volume 25, Issue 98 (10-2025)
refahj 2025, 25(98): 67-96 |
Back to browse issues page
Download citation:
BibTeX | RIS | EndNote | Medlars | ProCite | Reference Manager | RefWorks
Send citation to:
BibTeX | RIS | EndNote | Medlars | ProCite | Reference Manager | RefWorks
Send citation to:
rezaee B, Pazhouhan A, Soleimani M, Azizi K. (2025). Sustainable Employment Pattern of Rural People with Disabilities: Analysis of related fields and job offers based the type of disability. refahj. 25(98), : 3 doi:10.32598/refahj.25.98.4651.1
URL: http://refahj.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-4443-en.html
URL: http://refahj.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-4443-en.html
Abstract: (597 Views)
Introduction: This study aimed to identify key areas for developing a sustainable employment model for people with disabilities in rural areas of Kermanshah province. The research was conducted within the framework of the community-based rehabilitation program and sought to provide job models tailored to specific types of disabilities.
Method: The research employed a qualitative and exploratory strategy, utilizing an inductive content analysis approach. The study population consisted of academic experts, welfare department professionals, and successful entrepreneurs with disabilities. Purposive sampling was continued until theoretical saturation was achieved. Data were collected through in-depth, semi-structured interviews. Trustworthiness was ensured through long-term engagement, persistent observation, selection of appropriate samples, concurrent data collection and analysis, and member checking.
Findings: The research findings identified several main categories for the community-based rehabilitation model. These categories include networking and market development for products, business management and continuous improvement, and implementation of disability-specific career counseling. Furthermore, psychological capacity building and skill empowerment, financial and infrastructure support, and the identification of job-ready applicants were also established as essential components for the sustainable employment of people with disabilities according to their disability type.
Discussion: The creation of sustainable employment models requires the full cooperation of families of people with disabilities, the community, and governmental and non-governmental institutions. Paying attention to the specific needs of individuals with disabilities is crucial in this process. Simultaneously, recognizing their inherent talents and capabilities plays a significant role in ensuring the success of both employment and rehabilitation programs.
Method: The research employed a qualitative and exploratory strategy, utilizing an inductive content analysis approach. The study population consisted of academic experts, welfare department professionals, and successful entrepreneurs with disabilities. Purposive sampling was continued until theoretical saturation was achieved. Data were collected through in-depth, semi-structured interviews. Trustworthiness was ensured through long-term engagement, persistent observation, selection of appropriate samples, concurrent data collection and analysis, and member checking.
Findings: The research findings identified several main categories for the community-based rehabilitation model. These categories include networking and market development for products, business management and continuous improvement, and implementation of disability-specific career counseling. Furthermore, psychological capacity building and skill empowerment, financial and infrastructure support, and the identification of job-ready applicants were also established as essential components for the sustainable employment of people with disabilities according to their disability type.
Discussion: The creation of sustainable employment models requires the full cooperation of families of people with disabilities, the community, and governmental and non-governmental institutions. Paying attention to the specific needs of individuals with disabilities is crucial in this process. Simultaneously, recognizing their inherent talents and capabilities plays a significant role in ensuring the success of both employment and rehabilitation programs.
Article number: 3
Keywords: Entrepreneurship, Employment, Social Participation, Community-based Rehabilitation, People with Disabilities
Type of Study: orginal |
Received: 2025/02/22 | Accepted: 2025/09/7 | Published: 2025/10/4
Received: 2025/02/22 | Accepted: 2025/09/7 | Published: 2025/10/4
Send email to the article author
| Rights and permissions | |
 |
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. |
Contact Information
Social Welfare Quarterly
Social Welfare Quarterly, Social Welfare Research Department, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation, Daneshjoo Blvd, Evin, Tehran, Iran, 19857-13834
Journal Tel: 02171732851
Website: http://refahj.uswr.ac.ir
Email: refahj@uswr.ac.ir
