Exploratory analysis shows psychological and sociodemographic factors relate to disability self-identification, suggesting implications for support services.
Services and research instruments that only address people who self-identify as disabled may reach a different population as those with impairments who do not self-identify as disabled. Further research should be conducted regarding internalized ableism, disability identity, and self-esteem from a longitudinal perspective. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2026 APA, all rights reserved).
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