Abe experienced a spinal cord injury 3 years ago. Because of his injury he has had to adjust to changes in the roles and activities that he had participated in for many years. One of those roles was being a member of the softball team. In addition, Abe is no longer able to perform his work as a baggage handler at the local airport. This has also altered his social relationships. Since his accident he has had difficulty getting out in the community because of environmental barriers and has been seeing his friends from work and the softball team less frequently. Lately he has been expressing decreased satisfaction with his life and increased feelings of depression. Which of the following psychological implications related to physical disabilities does this best represent?

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Abe's decreased social relationships and difficulty getting out in the community are indicative of social isolation, which is a common psychological implication of physical disabilities.

Abe Experienced a Spinal Cord Injury 3 Years Ago