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

Disability Identity Development as a Unique Phenomenon


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


Redirecting Research Towards a More Representative Sample


- 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. 


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The function of understanding the formation of a disability identity is to analyze how individual variation plays a role in adapting to their adversity and to develop effective interventions.  

The Function of Understanding Disability Identity Development 

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


Depending on the age and other individual factors, adjustment to disability is going to present differently. This is part of the reason for the lack of consensus related to defining the path towards disability identity development. 


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