Focusing on individual cases of disability identity development is insufficient when attempting to construct a model for this holistic process. 


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- The formation of a disability identity is unique and individual characteristics examined when formulating a model for disability identity development. 
- There is a need for longitudinal research analyzing this topic. 


Two Major Findings from Systematic Literature Review about Disability Identity Formation



Forber-Pratt, Lyew, D. A., Mueller, C., & Samples, L. B. (2017). Disability Identity Development: A Systematic Review of the Literature. Rehabilitation Psychology, 62(2), 198–207. https://doi.org/10.1037/rep0000134


Disability Identity Development: A Systematic Review of the Literature

The aspect of subjectivity remains important because depending on individual factors, they perceive themselves differently in relation to society. 

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