The Psychological and Social Impact of Chronic Illness and Disability

Reflects the most significant and fundamental shifts in the experience of disability in human history

With the release of its eighth edition, this bestselling text remains the most comprehensive and current text addressing the psychological and social issues dealt with by persons with disabilities. The new edition is almost completely rewritten and expanded by expert voices in disability and rehabilitation policy, research, and lived experience. It presents many new chapters covering topics such as disability identity, the impact of US laws and policies, the impact of micro-aggressions and discrimination, applications of well-being and positive psychology, and mental health implications of social media usage for people with disabilities. The eighth edition also includes new Personal Perspectives from individuals with various disabilities.

The text provides an informed, critical, and engaging exploration of the impact of chronic illness and disability (CID) for a wide range of students, educators, and professionals who work with this population. It delivers a comprehensive understanding of CID topics ranging from the impact of law and policies, social justice issues, personal and professional rehabilitation, and the psychosocial experiences of CID. The book continues to investigate a diverse range of topics, from the historical and cultural perspectives on illness and disability to the personal, familial, and social impacts of disability. Chapters include Learning Objectives, Pre-reading Questions, Class Activities, and Case Studies with accompanying Discussion Questions to promote engagement. Instructors will also have access to the Instructor Manual, Test Bank, and chapter PowerPoints. Purchase includes online access via most mobile devices or computers.

New to the Eighth Edition:

• Extensively rewritten and updated with expert voices in disability and rehabilitation policy and research
• Brand new chapters on disability identity, the impact of US laws and policies, the impact of micro-aggressions and discrimination, and more
• New Personal Perspectives from persons who have lived with various disabilities
• New Class Activities to help reinforce content

Key Features:

• Presents the most comprehensive and diverse coverage of psychosocial aspects of disability of any text
• Addresses how people with CID have been viewed and treated throughout history and examines the changes and developments over the past decade
• Provides a bridge between theory and practice with abundant narratives
• Includes Learning Objectives, Pre-reading Questions, and Case Studies with Discussion Questions to enhance learning
• Delivers a comprehensive instructor package including Instructor Manual, Test Bank, and chapter PowerPoints

Allison R. Fleming, PhD, CRC, is associate professor in the Counseling, Educational Psychology, and Special Education Department at The Pennsylvania State University. She obtained her PhD in Rehabilitation Counselor Education from Michigan State University, and her master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from Springfield College in western Massachusetts. She worked as a Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) counselor for the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission and for the Institute for Community Inclusion providing continuing education for community rehabilitation providers and VR counselors prior to studying at Michigan State.

Malachy Bishop, PhD, CRC, is the Norman L. and Barbara M. Berven Professor of Rehabilitation Psychology in the Rehabilitation Psychology and Special Education Department at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Previously, he served as professor and doctoral program coordinator in the rehabilitation counseling program at the University of Kentucky and as Director of Research for the University of Kentucky's University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, the Interdisciplinary Human Development Institute. He obtained his PhD in rehabilitation psychology from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and his master's degree in rehabilitation counseling from Portland State University.

Irmo Marini, PhD, DSc, CRC, CLCP, is professor in the School of Rehabilitation at the University of Texas–Rio Grande Valley in Edinburg, Texas. He obtained his PhD in rehabilitation from Auburn University and a master's degree in clinical psychology from Lakehead University in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. He is a 2009 recipient of the National Council on Rehabilitation Education's Distinguished Career Award in rehabilitation education, and 2010 recipient of the American Rehabilitation Counseling Association's James F. Garrett Distinguished Career Award in rehabilitation research. In 2012, Dr. Marini was bestowed an honorary Doctor of Science (honoris causa) from his alma mater Lakehead University and was the recipient of the 2013 National Council on Rehabilitation Education's Educator of the Year award. In 2015, he was the recipient of the Patricia McCollom Distinguished Career Award in life care planning research, and in 2022 the Outstanding Educator of the Year Award with the International Academy of Life Care Planners.