Workplace stigmatism: The voices of mothers with disabled children
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
9-1-2022
Abstract
This qualitative study highlights the kinds of workplace stigma confronted by mothers of disabled children. It explores the forms of stigma that may be subtle yet could be detrimental to the mothers. This study also demonstrates how mothers are affected by and respond to workplace stigma. Five Malaysian mothers representing a variety of work structures and situations were engaged in the in-depth, semi-structured interviews. Text analysis reveals clear evidence that mothers are subjected to stigmatising treatments, consequently playing a significant role in their workplace engagement, career aspirations, and confidence.
Keywords
Workplace, Stigma, Mothers, Disabled Children
Divisions
Faculty_of_Business_and_Accountancy
Funders
Sumitomo Foundation, Japan [188472],Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA
Publication Title
Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal
Volume
7
Issue
21
Publisher
E-IPH Ltd UK
Publisher Location
THE LEADMILL, 6 LEADMILL RD, PO BOX STUDIO 7, SHEFFIELD, S1 4SE, ENGLAND
Additional Information
10th Asia-Pacific International Conference on E-B Studies (AicE-Bs), Kota Kinabalu, MALAYSIA, SEP 07-08, 2022