Social Inclusion of migrant families with disabilities: parents experience and future time perspectives
Title | Social Inclusion of migrant families with disabilities: parents experience and future time perspectives |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2018 |
Authors | Sgaramella TM, Indrio C |
Journal | Interdisciplinary Journal of Family Studies |
Volume | 23 |
Issue | 1 |
Pagination | 43-57 |
Date Published | 11/2018 |
Publisher | Padova University Press |
Place Published | Padova, IT |
ISSN Number | 2282-2011 |
Keywords | access, children with disabilities, future perspectives, immigrant parents, participation |
Abstract | This study explores through the lenses of parents, the experience of inclusion in families raising children with multiple disabilities who migrated in Italy. Both challenges and supports to access and participation were analyzed. A future oriented perspective was also adopted insofar being engaged in and envisioning inclusive trajectories in future life designing fosters the development of a social identity, of an active role in community life thus contributing to participation and inclusion. Seventeen parents, 12 mothers and 5 fathers, of children with disabilities in school age were interviewed. Countries of origin were both Eastern Europe and, mainly, African countries. A qualitative analysis highlighted several themes, as well as supports and barriers these families face highlighting their experience of inclusion. By adopting a future time oriented perspective hopes and fears about inclusion emerged as well as resources and specific actions professionals and community members can undertake to support and promote inclusion. |
URL | https://ijfs.padovauniversitypress.it/2017/3/4 |