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1Faculty of Pedagogy and Psychology, Institute of Pedagogy, University of Maria Curie Sklodowska, Narutowicza Street 12, 20-004 Lublin, Poland.
This study explores barriers to parenting for individuals with disabilities, focusing on social factors influencing their family roles. It highlights the importance of social support and positive attitudes for disabled parents.
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Disability Studies
- Family Studies
Background:
- Parenting by individuals with disabilities is often discussed through risk and functional perspectives.
- The social model of disability frames parenting challenges as socially constructed barriers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze social factors impacting parenting quality for individuals with disabilities.
- To examine the experiences of disabled parents and societal attitudes towards their parenting.
Main Methods:
- Literature review focusing on the "barriers" perspective of disability.
- Analysis of research on mothers and fathers with disabilities and their social environments.
Main Results:
- Social factors significantly influence the parenting experiences of individuals with disabilities.
- Socialization processes and societal attitudes present unique challenges for disabled parents.
Conclusions:
- Addressing social barriers is crucial for supporting effective parenting by individuals with disabilities.
- Recognizing and valuing the parental roles of disabled individuals is essential.
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