Attitudes of Friends & Acquaintances (Glossary)
Jobseeker
Element:
Positive and Supportive Attitudes of Friends and Acquaintances
Jobseeker (WP5):
This element is considered to be an important facilitator in 5 countries and a facilitator in 6 others.
Jobseeker
Element:
Negative and Unsupportive Attitudes of Friends and Acquaintances
Jobseeker (WP5):
This element is considered to be a barrier to getting people with disabilities to look for paid employment in 8 countries.
Evidence suggests that community attitudes among people with disabilities are negative and affect quality of life and opportunities (Gething, 1992; Wright, 1983).
Jobseeker
| Element | TO | AU | DK | FI | FR | DE | IRL | IT | M | NL | NO | PT | RO | SL | SI | UK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Positive and Supportive Attitudes of Friends and Acquaintances | 2.6 | 3.0 | 3.2 | 2.7 | 1.0 | 2.9 | 2.5 | 2.3 | 3.2 | 1.5 | 2.6 | 1.8 | 2.8 | 3.3 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
Jobseeker
| Element | TO | AU | DK | FI | FR | DE | IRL | IT | M | NL | NO | PT | RO | SL | SI | UK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Negative and Unsupportive Attitudes of Friends and Acquaintances | -1.9 | -1.8 | -2.8 | -2.3 | -0.8 | -1.5 | -2.5 | -1.9 | -2.4 | -1.3 | -2.2 | -0.8 | -2.3 | -2.3 | -2.3 | -1.5 |
N = 12
Both elements above are based on a 9 point scale ranging from –4 (complete barrier) to +4 (complete facilitator).
-4 = complete barrier, -3 = severe barrier, -2 = moderate barrier, -1 = mild barrier, 0 = neutral, +1 = mild facilitator, +2 = moderate facilitator, +3 = substantial facilitator, +4 = complete facilitator
In relation to both elements above countries that give a rating between 2 and 2.99 inclusive are given a light green colour and are considered to be a moderate to substantial facilitator in encouraging people with disabilities to look for paid employment. Countries with a rating between 3 and 4 inclusive are given a “dark green” colour indicating that they are considered to be a substantial to complete facilitator in encouraging people with disabilities to look for paid employment. Those below 2 and above –2 are not highlighted. Countries with a rating between –2 and –2.99 inclusive are given an “orange” colour to indicate that this element is considered to be a moderate to severe barrier in their country and countries with a rating between –3 and –4 inclusive are highlighted in “dark red” to indicate that this element is considered to be a substantial to complete barrier in encouraging people with disabilities to look for paid employment.