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Nujud A Altuwayjiri1, Nizar H Bagadood1, Mona F Sulaimani2
1Department of Special Education, Umm al-Qura University, Mecca 24382, Saudi Arabia.
Parents in Saudi Arabia support self-determination for individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID) by balancing autonomy with protection. Cultural values and support systems shape how parents foster independence while ensuring safety.
Area of Science:
- Disability Studies
- Sociology of the Family
- Cross-Cultural Psychology
Background:
- Self-determination is crucial for individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID).
- Understanding parental perspectives is key to supporting self-determination in diverse cultural contexts.
- Limited research exists on self-determination for individuals with ID in the Saudi Arabian context.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore parents' perspectives on self-determination for their adult children with intellectual disabilities in Saudi Arabia.
- To identify cultural and systemic factors influencing parental support for self-determination.
- To understand the balance between promoting autonomy and ensuring safety.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative research design.
- Semi-structured interviews with six parents of individuals with ID (aged 15-34).
- Thematic analysis of interview data.
Main Results:
- Parents value self-determination but prioritize protection and family responsibility.
- Autonomy is supported through structured choices and skill-building within daily routines.
- Higher-stakes decisions are restricted due to concerns about vulnerability and inadequate support systems.
- Parental practices are rooted in culturally-informed caregiving, not opposition to self-determination.
Conclusions:
- Family plays a central role in shaping self-determination opportunities for individuals with ID.
- Sociocultural values and systemic constraints significantly influence these opportunities.
- Culturally sensitive parent training, enhanced school-family collaboration, and community support are needed to foster autonomy safely.
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