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[The self-actualization of disabled child in family environment]
Yu A Afonkina1, G V Zhigunova2
1The Federal State Autonomous Educational Institution of Higher Education "The Murmansk Arctic University", 183010, Murmansk, Russia.
Abstract:
The problem of self-actualization of disabled children is actual because of barriers in modern society that prevent maximal possible disclosure of their potential and abilities at different stages of growing up. Despite high interest of modern researchers to problematic of self-actualization, this scientific category practically was not investigated in relation to individuals with disabilities, including children, that does not allow to ensure with high degree of efficiency inclusive life-style for this category of citizens. The purpose of the study is to identify specifics of self-actualization of disabled children in various periods of their sociogenesis in family conditions as first social environment of occurring inclusive processes. At that, self-actualization is considered as one of social factors determining formation of inclusive lifestyle of child with persistent health disorders. The theoretical analysis permitted to establish relationship between such categories as self-actualization, lifestyle and social inclusion of disabled children. At the empirical level, the analysis of results of semi-formalized interviews of parents (n=292) and disabled children (n=292) in the Murmansk Oblast, revealed characteristics of self-actualization of disabled children in the family. The social barriers preventing this self-actualization in family environment and inhibiting inclusive processes were identified. The results of the study can be laid in the foundation of designing and implementing variable inclusive social practices of disabled children with disabilities at different stages of sociogenesis, and expanding possibilities for their self-realization, considering needs of socializing personality.
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