Affiliations: [a]
University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, USA
| [b]
West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, USA
| [c]
University of North Texas, Denton, TX, USA
Correspondence:
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Address for correspondence: Emre Umucu, Doctoral Student, Department of Rehabilitation Psychology and Special
Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, USA. Tel.: +1 608 556 4013;
E-mail: umucu@wisc.edu.
Abstract: PURPOSE: To evaluate the mediation effect of self-efficacy on the relationship between secure attachment and employment status of people with spinal cord injuries (SCI). DESIGN: Quantitative descriptive research design using logistic regression, multiple regression, and correlational techniques. METHODS: One hundred and ninety individuals with SCI were recruited from the Canadian Paraplegic Association. Only individuals ages between 25–54 years (prime working age) were selected for this study. RESULTS: Secure attachment and self-efficacy were significantly related to employment status. Self-efficacy was found to be a significant mediator of the relationship between secure attachment and employment status. CONCLUSION: Results provide support for the importance of building a strong working alliance and helping individuals with SCI in the professional practice of rehabilitation counseling.
