Perception of One’s Own Autonomy and Acceptance of Disability in Students With Motor Disabilities
Perception of One’s Own Autonomy and Acceptance of Disability in Students With Motor Disabilities

Summary/Abstract: Objectives: The research objective of the article is to determine the level of acceptance of disability among students with motor disabilities, as well as to determine the relationship between the perception of autonomy and acceptance of disability. Methodes: The study was conducted on a group of 128 students with motor disabilities from all over the country, including 77 women (60.15%) and 51 men (39.85%). The age of the respondents ranged from 19 to 52 years. The quantitative research was conducted using research tools that met the criteria of accuracy, reliability and objectivity. Results: The study did not capture statistically significant differences between students with congenital and acquired motor disabilities in terms of acceptance of disability. The dimension of acceptance of disability that is most conducive to a higher assessment of autonomy is the broadening of values. It correlates positively, in particular, with the dimensions of autonomy related to the social participation of the respondents. Conclusion: The obtained research results indicate the necessity to expand support systems for students with disabilities to include activities that develop their internal resources. These not only contribute to the student’s educational success, but also equalize their chances in the area of full social participation.

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