Exploring Resilience and Empowerment in Adults with Limited Mobility

In the present study, we examine whether any specific combinations of resilient factors exist that give rise to different resilience profiles in people with reduced mobility. We also verified whether there were any statistically significant differences between the groups obtained regarding empowerment dimensions. Method. The "Resilience Scale" (1993) and the "Empowerment Scale" (1989) were administered to 94 people with reduced mobility aged between 21 and 62 years (M = 29.35; SD= 6.43). Results. The cluster analysis identified three resilient profiles: a low-resilience profile; a group in which Acceptance of Self and Life predominated; and a last group in which high-resilience was found across the board. Moreover, statistically significant differences in the empowerment dimensions were observed between the profiles obtained. Conclusions. The study findings suggest the need to further explore the subject of resilience as well the design of programmes directed towards enhancing the capabilities of people with disabilities.