Investigating Stress Associated with Mobility Training through Consumer Discussion Groups.

Seybold, D.

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ERIC Number: EJ464034

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1993

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Investigating Stress Associated with Mobility Training through Consumer Discussion Groups.

Seybold, D.

Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, v87 n4 p111-12 Apr 1993

Discussions conducted with people with visual impairments indicated that clients undergoing mobility training first need to overcome inhibitions, stress, and anxieties, which are influenced by the timing of and their readiness for mobility training, insufficient information about mobility, feelings of isolation and helplessness, and lack of understanding by family and friends. (JDD)

Descriptors: Anxiety, Blindness, Group Discussion, Knowledge Level, Learning Readiness, Orientation, Performance Factors, Social Support Groups, Stress Variables, Training, Visual Impairments, Visually Handicapped Mobility

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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