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Analiza procesu socjalizacji osób niepełnosprawnych fizycznie uprawiających sport
Analysis of the socialization process physically disabled individuals practicing sports

Author(s): Jakub Niedbalski
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Sociology, Health and medicine and law, Social Norms / Social Control
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego
Keywords: qualitative research;sport;disability;socialization;interaction;

Summary/Abstract: Purpose of the conducted research was to analyze a processual dimension of transformations of a disabled person’s life, which take place under influence of experiences related to sport practicing. A basis for realization of the purpose mentioned above were personal experiences of the researched individuals. Hence, the research exploits qualitative data, collected during unstructured interviews, conducted among the disabled practicing sports. Analysis and interpretation of the research material was performed in accordance with procedures of the grounded theory. The article has been prepared as a consequence of research carried out between 2012 and 2015, among a society of the disabled, who practice professional sports. This research poses an attempt to develop a general characteristic related to the sports career path, which regarding its specificity, is strongly rooted in the institutionalized inclusion practices, as well as continuing and maintaining the main actions, which is sport practicing by the disabled individuals.

  • Issue Year: 2017
  • Issue No: 60
  • Page Range: 127-144
  • Page Count: 18
  • Language: Polish