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1Institute of Sociology, Faculty of Economics and Sociology, University of Łódź, Łódź, Poland.
Background:
The study aimed to identify the perceived role and significance of typically developing siblings in the emergence of self-determination in their brothers/sisters with intellectual disabilities.
Method:
The study material consisted of information from individuals with intellectual disabilities. The analytical method relied on grounded theory methodology procedures.
Results:
Three main themes were identified in what young adults with mild intellectual disabilities shared about their typically developing siblings: attitude toward self-determination, the degree of involvement in and influence on the self-determination process and the level of (mis)alignment with the parental approach in this regard.
Conclusions:
The results of this study show how young adults with intellectual disabilities perceive the role of their siblings in their pursuit of self-determination. The individuals with intellectual disabilities were demonstrated to be empowered to express their views, provided they had the right conditions and were given adequate opportunities.
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