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ArticleJournal of occupational rehabilitation2025

Self-Perceived Interpersonal Problems Among Long-Term Unemployed Individuals, and Vocational Rehabilitation Programs (In)ability to Change Them.

Martin Mau, Kirsten K Roessler, Lotte N Andersen, Maria L Vang

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Article in Journal of occupational rehabilitation, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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4 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Martin MauDepartment of Psychology, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark. mama@ucl.dk.
Kirsten K RoesslerDepartment of Psychology, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark.
Lotte N AndersenDepartment of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark.
Maria L VangDepartment of Psychology, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark.
University of Southern Denmark · DKUniversity College Lillebaelt · DK

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveSelf-perceived interpersonal problems can challenge one's access to the work market, making it harder to attain and keep a job while adding to the distress of being outside of the labor market.

methodsIn this study, we compared the self-perceived interpersonal problems among long-term unemployed individuals taking part in vocational rehabilitation programs (VRPs) (N = 220) with those of the general population. In addition, we examined whether their self-perceived interpersonal problems changed while taking part in the VRPs.

resultsWe found that participants report significantly higher levels of self-perceived interpersonal problems as measured by the Inventory of Interpersonal Problems (IIP), especially with regard to feeling cold/distanced, socially inhibited, vindictive/self-centered, and non-assertive. The participants did not report a significant decrease in self-perceived interpersonal problems after being part of VRPs for one year.

conclusionThese results are relevant as they may inform interventions targeted this population aimed at increasing employability and/or individual well-being. Importantly, the findings may be viewed as a reflection of both social and individual processes. Long-term unemployed individuals' tendency to feel insufficiently engaged may reflect difficulty with keeping up with a job market in constant change.

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Interpersonal RelationsRehabilitation, VocationalSelf ConceptUnemploymentAdultFemaleHumansMaleMiddle Agedinterpersonal problemsrehabilitationUnemployment

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PMID38632114
PMCPMC11839694
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