Event Title
Perceptions of Distressed Identification in Individuals with Disabilities
Presentation Type
Poster/Portfolio
Presenter Major(s)
Biopsychology, Psychology
Mentor Information
Amanda Dillard
Department
Psychology
Location
Kirkhof Center KC5
Start Date
10-4-2013 2:00 PM
End Date
10-4-2013 3:00 PM
Keywords
Health
Abstract
Individuals with disabilities may be perceived as experiencing distressed identification, but there have been few experimental investigations comparing perceptions of individuals with disabilities to those without disabilities on variables such as quality of life and subjective well-being. In the present study, we examine whether an individual may be perceived differently depending on whether they are described to have, or not have, a disability and whether they are perceived to be expressing a positive or negative emotion. After reading about an individual that varies these factors, participants will rate the individual on measures of happiness, life satisfaction, and personality. They will also report their preferences for interacting with the individual. This research will further understanding of how people view individuals with disability including how emotional perception may interact with those views.
Perceptions of Distressed Identification in Individuals with Disabilities
Kirkhof Center KC5
Individuals with disabilities may be perceived as experiencing distressed identification, but there have been few experimental investigations comparing perceptions of individuals with disabilities to those without disabilities on variables such as quality of life and subjective well-being. In the present study, we examine whether an individual may be perceived differently depending on whether they are described to have, or not have, a disability and whether they are perceived to be expressing a positive or negative emotion. After reading about an individual that varies these factors, participants will rate the individual on measures of happiness, life satisfaction, and personality. They will also report their preferences for interacting with the individual. This research will further understanding of how people view individuals with disability including how emotional perception may interact with those views.