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ERIC Number: EJ906594
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2009
Pages: 12
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-1935-3308
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The Social Inclusion of People with Disabilities: A Qualitative Meta-Analysis
Hall, Sarah A.
Journal of Ethnographic & Qualitative Research, v3 n3 p162-173 2009
Though social inclusion is essential to enhancing a person's quality of life, people with disabilities continue to face many barriers. The purpose of this qualitative meta-analysis was to describe the elements and experiences of social inclusion for people with disabilities. The study analyzed data from 15 primary research reports through thematic coding to synthesize what is currently known about social inclusion. Six themes were identified: being accepted, relationships, involvement in activities, living accommodations, employment, and support systems. Facilitators or constraints to social inclusion were also identified. (Contains 2 tables.)
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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