Summarized the results of 15 experimental studies of 10 small-group skills training interventions developed for use with vocational rehabilitation clients. Concluded that the typical participant in skills training interventions received substantial benefit from the activity. Skills training programs should be implemented more widely with clients…

This article discusses fundamental principles of design and interpretation of factorial studies in an effort to minimize blatant misuses of the factor analysis technique. The article concludes with several recommendations for improving the design of factor analytic studies in rehabilitation. (Author)

Developed a multifaceted definition of the intrapersonal component of empowerment, based on a review and synthesis of selected expository and empirical literature. Consisting of 20 dimensions, each with a standard definition of the construct, the model may be useful in facilitating discussions, developing training programs, and constructing…

Comments on each of the four recommendations made by Rubin and Rice for the improvement of rehabilitation research. (Author)

This article discusses two basic issues in the interpretation of factorial investigations (descriptive vs causal inferences and group vs individual characteristics); updates previously published reviews of factor-analytic studies in rehabilitation under five categories (counselor, client, instruments, attitudes, and environments); and outlines…