Socialinis Darbas: Patirtis ir Metodai (Jun 2020)
Persons with mobility impairments participation in NGOs’ recreational activities: meanings, experiences, expectations
Abstract
Creating interpersonal relationships may be problematic for people with mobility impairments due to negative attitudes of the people themselves or those of society. The recreational activities provided by NGOs focus on addressing social inclusion issues and helping people with impairments integrate into the community as its equal members. The following problematic issues are raised: In what ways is participation in recreational activities significant for persons with mobility impairments? What are the experiences of people with mobility impairments in terms of creating (developing) interpersonal relationships? What are the expectations of people with mobility impairments in terms of creating (developing) interpersonal relationships? The object of the research is the factors of the development of relationships between persons with movement disabilities through participation in NGO employment activities. The aim of the study is to highlight the factors involved in the participation of people with mobility disabilities in NGO leisure activities through revealed interpersonal relationships and expectations. A qualitative research study was carried out; research methods: semistructured interview, content analysis. Respondents of the study: 5 persons with mobility impairments participating in recreational activities provided by NGOs. Based on the study, the factors of participation in recreational activities that influence the creation (development) of interpersonal relationships of persons with mobility impairments were highlighted. It was revealed that people with mobility impairments have expectations of developing interpersonal relationships with persons without disabilities – when communicating with such persons, people with impairments would have a greater motivation to participate actively.[...]
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