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Effects of Disability on Job Search Among Older Workers
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posted on 2023-05-20, 00:11 authored by Hutton, M, Philip BohlePhilip Bohle, Mc Namara, M, Li, ZThis article examines the impact of disability and related variables (age, gender, and education level) on job search behaviours and employment outcomes. Data are from a two-wave study of 681 Australians between the ages of 45 and 65 who were not in paid employment. Regression modelling indicates that disability impedes job search at several stages of the employment process. Although is it unrelated to job search intensity, disability is negatively associated with the probability of engaging in job search, preferred weekly hours of work, and the likelihood of finding work. Gender and age are related to the probability of engaging in job search and gender is also associated with preferred hours to work. These findings indicate that older workers with a disability face multiple disadvantages when seeking employment.
History
Publication title
International Journal of Disability ManagementVolume
9Article number
e2Number
e2Pagination
1-9ISSN
1833-8550Department/School
TSBEPublisher
Cambridge University PressPlace of publication
United KingdomRights statement
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