نوع مقاله : مقاله پژوهشی
عنوان مقاله English
نویسندگان English
The purpose of this study was to explore the lived experience of individuals with physical-motor disabilities. A qualitative phenomenological approach was employed. The statistical population comprised all individuals with physical-motor disabilities in Shiraz in 2024. Purposive sampling was used, which continued until theoretical saturation was achieved, resulting in semi-structured interviews with 13 individuals with physical-motor disabilities. The thematic analysis of the participants’ lived experiences yielded 3 main themes and 25 subthemes. The main themes included: relationships with friends; relationships with the opposite sex and romantic relationships/marriage; and childbearing and parenting. The findings indicated that understanding individuals with physical-motor disabilities in society requires a comprehensive recognition of their characteristics and desires for a stress-free life, free from negative attitudes toward their physical and emotional traits and relational capacities. Indeed, a physical-motor disability influences the mindset and attitudes of both the individuals themselves and other members of society more than it affects the physical body. Based on these findings, it is recommended that support systems be established for individuals with physical-motor disabilities to facilitate anxiety- and shame-free peer relationships and marriage, and to empower them to raise children without economic, social, or emotional concerns.
کلیدواژهها English