Employer Perspectives on Hiring Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities: A Case Study From Serbia†

IF 2.1 3区医学 Q2 PSYCHOLOGY, EDUCATIONAL

Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities Pub Date : 2025-03-28 DOI:10.1111/jar.70045

Biljana Milanović-Dobrota, Sara Jelić, Nataša Buha, Mirjana Japundža-Milisavljević

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Abstract

Background

Individuals with intellectual disabilities have the lowest employment rates amongst all disability types, despite available job opportunities. Employer bias is a significant barrier to their workforce participation. This research examines employers' opinions towards hiring individuals with intellectual disabilities in Serbia.

Method

The sample included 358 employers. General attitudes and opinions on hiring individuals with intellectual disabilities were assessed using the Community Living Attitudes Scale and the Work for People with Disability Scale.

Results

Employers' perspectives towards hiring individuals with intellectual disabilities are ambiguous. However, those with positive contact experiences view their employment more favourably, particularly regarding social acceptance in the workplace compared to work performance.

Conclusions

The findings indicate that employers in Serbia are not yet prepared to provide equal opportunities to individuals with intellectual disabilities. Increased engagement from relevant institutions is essential to develop new intervention programmes that enhance employment outcomes.

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背景在所有残疾类型中，智障人士的就业率最低，尽管他们有工作机会。雇主的偏见是智障人士就业的一大障碍。本研究探讨了塞尔维亚雇主对雇用智障人士的看法。方法样本包括 358 名雇主。使用社区生活态度量表和残疾人工作量表评估了雇主对雇用智障人士的一般态度和看法。结果雇主对雇用智障人士的看法模棱两可。不过，那些有过积极接触经历的雇主对其就业情况的评价较高，尤其是在工作场所的社会接受度方面，而不是工作表现方面。结论研究结果表明，塞尔维亚的雇主尚未做好为智障人士提供平等机会的准备。加强相关机构的参与对于制定新的干预计划以提高就业成果至关重要。

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Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities Multiple-

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4.70

自引率

12.50%

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期刊介绍： JARID is an international, peer-reviewed journal which draws together findings derived from original applied research in intellectual disabilities. The journal is an important forum for the dissemination of ideas to promote valued lifestyles for people with intellectual disabilities. It reports on research from the UK and overseas by authors from all relevant professional disciplines. It is aimed at an international, multi-disciplinary readership. Topics covered include community living, quality of life, challenging behaviour, communication, sexuality, medication, ageing, supported employment, family issues, mental health, physical health, autism, economic issues, social networks, staff stress, staff training, epidemiology and service provision.