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The Current Population Survey (CPS) effectively monitors disability trends and employment declines, showing the 1990s decrease in employment for people with disabilities is real data, not a survey artifact.

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Area of Science:

  • Social Sciences
  • Public Health
  • Disability Studies

Background:

  • The Current Population Survey (CPS) is widely used but faces recent criticism regarding its utility in disability research.
  • Alternative data sources, such as the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), are often considered.
  • A systematic comparison is needed to clarify the strengths and limitations of different surveys for disability research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To critically evaluate the Current Population Survey's (CPS) suitability for disability research.
  • To compare the CPS data with the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) for disability research applications.
  • To determine the validity of observed trends in disability and employment using CPS data.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic examination of the Current Population Survey (CPS) data.

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  • Comparative analysis of CPS and National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) capabilities in disability research.
  • Trend analysis of employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities during the 1990s using CPS data.

    • Main Results:

    • The CPS is a valuable tool for monitoring trends in outcomes for people with disabilities.
    • The observed significant decline in employment among people with disabilities during the 1990s, as shown in CPS data, is not an artifact.
    • CPS data provides reliable insights into disability trends, despite ongoing criticisms.

    Conclusions:

    • The Current Population Survey (CPS) is appropriate for tracking disability trends and employment outcomes.
    • Findings support the use of CPS data for disability research, particularly for trend monitoring.
    • The decline in employment for people with disabilities in the 1990s is a verifiable trend supported by CPS data.