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"Because I've Got a Learning Disability, They Don't Take Me Seriously:" Violence, Wellbeing, and Devaluing People
Phillippa Wiseman1, Nick Watson1
1University of Glasgow, Scotland, UK.
Journal of Interpersonal Violence
|February 2, 2021
Summary
Targeted violence and victimization profoundly impact the health and wellbeing of people with learning disabilities. Addressing this violence is crucial for social justice and understanding health inequalities.
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Public Health
- Disability Studies
Background:
- People with learning disabilities face significant health and wellbeing inequalities compared to their non-disabled peers.
- The impact of violence and victimization on this population's health is often overlooked.
- Existing research frequently neglects the lived experiences of individuals with learning disabilities regarding violence.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore how pervasive victimization affects community participation, health, and wellbeing in people with learning disabilities.
- To understand the profound impact of abuse, disrespect, and devaluing on individual wellbeing.
- To reframe violence and victimization as central issues of social justice and health determinants.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative interviews with people with learning disabilities.
- Analysis of community experiences and misrecognition.
- Focus on the perspectives of individuals with learning disabilities to uncover invisibility.
Main Results:
- Pervasive victimization and complex forms of violence significantly erode wellbeing.
- Misrecognition and community experiences are key to understanding health inequalities.
- Violence and victimization are critical factors in the health disparities faced by people with learning disabilities.
Conclusions:
- Violence and victimization are central to understanding health and wellbeing inequalities for people with learning disabilities.
- Addressing these issues requires a social justice framework.
- A holistic understanding of social determinants of health must include the impact of violence on this vulnerable group.
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