Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN) Practice Exam

Persons with disabilities often face decreased socialization due to which factors?

1. Environmental or socioeconomic barriers

2. Legal restrictions

3. Changes in roles

4. Significant levels of hostility and resentment from others

The correct answer is: Environmental or socioeconomic barriers

The choice of environmental or socioeconomic barriers as a factor that contributes to decreased socialization in individuals with disabilities is particularly relevant because these barriers can significantly limit opportunities for engagement and participation in community activities. Environmental barriers include physical obstacles such as lack of wheelchair accessibility in public spaces, inadequate transportation options, or even the absence of assistive technology that would allow individuals with disabilities to interact more fully with their surroundings. Socioeconomic barriers encompass issues related to income and employment opportunities, which can lead to isolation. Individuals with disabilities may have limited access to resources that facilitate social activities, such as transportation to events, participation in recreation, and opportunities for employment, all of which are crucial for fostering social connections. In contrast, while legal restrictions, changes in roles, and significant levels of hostility and resentment from others can impact socialization, they don't address the systemic and practical challenges that physically and socially hinder individuals with disabilities from interacting with others in their communities. The effects of these environmental and socioeconomic barriers tend to be widespread, creating an overall environment that is less accommodating for socialization for persons with disabilities.