A study of personality factors and attitudes of the working associates of the blind toward the blind

The purpose of this study is to investigate attitudes toward the blind as projected by fellow employees in the work situation. The job is a major part of the life of each person, and the atmosphere there has particular importance for the individual with a disability. An understanding of the attitudes toward the blind held by their sighted working associates will aid the professional personnel working toward the rehabilitation of the blind to gain more insight into the problems of the client in work adjustment. This knowledge of attitudes will also be of value in planning programs of public education and information as well as rehabilitation for the blind. Such a study may also lead to a better understanding of the relationship between various personality variables and attitudes held toward the blind.