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A grounded theory of living a life with a physical disability in Taiwan
- Authors:
- LIN Hsiu-Ching, KNOX Marie, BARR Jennieffer
- Journal article citation:
- Disability and Society, 29(6), 2014, pp.968-979.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
This study explores the experiences of disability for a number of Taiwanese adults with a physical disability. Using a grounded theory approach, their experiences of living a life with a physical disability were gained through in-depth interviews. The resulting grounded theory ‘it is more than just the impaired body’ presents the dynamic interactions between the participants and the context in which they were living their lives and how they managed their lives within that context. With its inclusion of the cultural dimension, a holistic way of understanding the daily lives of those who experience physical disability in Taiwan is provided. (Publisher abstract)
“My body came between us” accounts of partner-abused women with physical disabilities
- Author:
- RICH Karen
- Journal article citation:
- Affilia: Journal of Women and Social Work, 29(4), 2014, pp.418-433.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Women with physical disabilities are at high risk of intimate partner violence. In addition they are subject to inaccurate stereotypes, including challenges to their gender identities. Like other assaulted women, they may reframe the violence they experience in order to reduce stigmatisation. Nineteen formerly abused women with disabilities discussed their coping strategies and reasons for remaining in abusive relationships. Results were content analysed using feminist and Interactionist lenses. Respondents used neutralisation strategies common to abused women but incorporated disability-specific elements. Accounts tended to bolster a stereotypically feminine (gendered, nurturant, or sexual) identity. Policy and clinical implications are discussed. (Edited publisher abstract)
Well-being of elderly stroke survivors in Chinese communities: mediating effects of meaning in life
- Authors:
- SHAO Jingjin, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Aging and Mental Health, 18,(4) 2014, pp.435-443.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Objectives: This study aims to examine the role of meaning in life as a mediator for the relationship of physical functioning, social support, and optimism with well-being among elderly Chinese stroke survivors.Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 214 community-dwelling older stroke survivors (128 men and 86 women), ranging from 60 to 88 years. The physical functioning, social support, optimism, meaning in life, and subjective well-being of the participants were measured.Results: Structural equation modeling revealed that meaning in life fully mediates the relationship of physical functioning, social support, and optimism with subjective well-being.Conclusion: This study examines the role of meaning in life in stroke experience from an existential perspective. The modifiable features of meaning in life may offer an intervening angle for improving the well-being of elderly stroke survivors. (Publisher abstract)
Current attitudes towards disabled people
- Authors:
- AIDEN Hardeep, McCARTHY Andrea
- Publisher:
- SCOPE
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 20
- Place of publication:
- London
Drawing on the results of a series of research projects commissioned by Scope, this report looks at the attitudes and behaviours towards disabled people in the UK and the attitudes that disabled people themselves say they experience. It also considers the reasons for negative attitudes and what can be done to change them. The research comprised of a large-scale mixed methods project conducted by OPM and Ipsos MORI and three surveys conducted by Opinium. (Edited publisher abstract)