Perceived autonomy and life satisfaction among people with acquired physical disabilities – analysis of the moderators’ role

Abstract

The sense of autonomy and participation in social life are important indicators of the effective process of rehabilitation of a person with disabilities, which consists in raising satisfaction of life. The aim of the paper was to identify the relationship between the perception of autonomy and satisfaction with life in people with acquired motor limitations, taking into account the moderating role of the age of experiencing permanent disability, its duration and the occurrence of secondary health complications. The data allowed to confirm the positive relationship between the perceived autonomy and satisfaction with life and confirmed the role of moderators. The variable of age and occurrence of secondary health conditions turned out to be significant in modifying the character of this relationship.