Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: Background and Aim: This qualitative study delves into the behavioral nuances of disabled students concerning their interactions with siblings and schoolmates. The main objective of this study was to explore the behavioral dynamics of disabled students through the perspective of their siblings, parents and teachers by using systematic thematic analysis approach. Method: The data was collected from Vilak Foundation in Malappuram, Kerala by conducting semi-structured interviews with five teachers and parents of 20 persons with disabilities affected by various disabilities like autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, abnormal brain growth and down syndrome. Results: Thematic analysis process was used to generate thematic map in three stages- initial, developed and final thematic. The six-step process of this technique helped in systematic extraction of 47 codes and formation of 09 broad themes. These are introversion, communication factor, aggression, attachment behavior, emotional awareness, morality, empathy, envy and inappropriate sexual behaviour. Discussion: Extracted and translated verbatim have been described in-detail by the researcher in the discussion section of the study. The importance of attachment, avoidance, and emotional intelligence must be taken into account when developing strategies to support the emotional health and social competence of disabled adult students.
Authors: Ravi P. Pandey, Shahma Shirin, Tanya Sharma, Vivek Singh, Komal Bumra, Manshi Tanwar, Vidushi Dixit, Shantesh Kumar Singh, Indu Bala, Pradip Kumar Gupta, Mithilesh Kumar Tiwari, Purnima Awasthi, Manisha Rani, Kriti Singh, Vikash Kumar
Language: English
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $2,353
OpenAlex ID: W7122671640