Year: 2013
Type: dissertation
Abstract: The main goals of this study were to gain the insights and perspectives of NIU students with disabilities as well as increase my comfort and knowledge about this population.Information gained from this study will be subsequently shared and incorporated into several multimedia projects being developed by my capstone advisor, Dr. Greg Long.Although data was obtained from interacting with students with disabilities across several different settings, the primary data for this study came from three interviews held with NIU students.Gaining the perspectives of people with disabilities benefitted not only myself, but also benefitted the interviewees who shared.This opportunity gave people with disabilities a forum to share their thoughts and perspectives.Throughout the process I was able to receive advice on how people with disabilities like to be treated, what barriers and struggles they have faced, and what characteristics and qualities make an excellent or poor health care provider.The interviews have allowed for personal growth and experience working and interacting with people with disabilities, contributing to increased comfort levels.A qualitative research methodology was used.A skeletal outline of interview questions was used to stay focused and cover important topics.
Author: Broc A. Pagni
Language: English
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2625997002