Factors for Employment of Women with Disabilities in South Korea

ABSTRACT

Purpose

The purpose of this study is to examine factors that have an effect on the employment status of women with disabilities.

Method

Logistic regression analysis was conducted to examine the factors affecting the employment of women with disabilities using the Panel Survey of Employment for the Disabled (PSED).

Findings

We found that education, possession of qualification, degree of disability, health status, self-efficacy, and self-esteem had a positive effect on the employment status of disabled women.

Discussion

This study focuses on analyzing the effects of demographic, human capital, disability and health, and psychological as well as emotional factors on the employment status of disabled women.

Conclusion

It is necessary to promote possession of qualification and health-related programs targeting unemployed disabled women, which can improve the employment rate of women with disabilities. Besides, programs that improve self-efficacy and self-esteem taking into comprehensive consideration the characteristics of women with disabilities should be developed.

KEYWORDS:

• Disabled women
• employment status
• factors affecting employment
• psychological and emotional factors
• South Korea