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Individuals with disabilities construct their identities through interaction with the environment. Through socialization experiences, whether positive (i.e., self-empowerment) or negative (i.e., empowerment deficit), individuals with disabilities develop perceptions regarding competencies and a sense of identity, as well as their social position. Reintegration into the community after injury may be ameliorated through aspects of recreational therapy. Working with a recreational therapist through adaptive sports, leisure activities, or animal-assisted therapy may all augment development of a new social identity after injury. Providing ample opportunities to participate in activities that promote mastery, self-efficacy, and internal locus of control while supporting the individual in establishing new hobbies and developing healthy relationships may enhance their recovery process.
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Kwon, E. (2017). Nonvocational Participation. In: Budd, M., Hough, S., Wegener, S., Stiers, W. (eds) Practical Psychology in Medical Rehabilitation. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-34034-0_51
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