Chronic conditions and disability self-identification: An exploratory analysis of sociodemographic and psychological correlates.

Key Points

• The research aims to explore the factors influencing disability self-identification among individuals with chronic conditions.
• Conducted an exploratory analysis of sociodemographic factors and psychological constructs.
• Focused on the relationships between internalized ableism, disability identity, and self-esteem.
• Utilized qualitative data to identify underlying themes related to self-identification.
• Identified a distinction between those who self-identify as disabled and those with impairments who do not.
• Found correlations between disability identity and factors like self-esteem and internalized ableism.