Understanding Special Olympics Experiences from the Athlete Perspectives Using Photo‐Elicitation: A Qualitative Study

Background Many individuals with intellectual disabilities experience challenges to participating in organized sport, despite its known benefits. The aim of this qualitative study was to understand the experiences of participating in sport (Special Olympics) from the perspectives of athletes with in...

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Published in:Journal of applied research in intellectual disabilities 2017-09, Vol.30 (5), p.936-945
Main Authors: Weiss, Jonathan A., Burnham Riosa, Priscilla, Robinson, Suzanne, Ryan, Stephanie, Tint, Ami, Viecili, Michelle, MacMullin, Jennifer A., Shine, Rebecca
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adapted Physical Education
Adolescent
Adult
athlete perspectives
Athletes
Athletes - psychology
Athletics
Barriers
Educational Needs
Female
Humans
Intellectual disabilities
Intellectual Disability
Intellectual Disability - psychology
Interpersonal Relations
Learning Experience
Male
Participant Satisfaction
Photography
photovoice
photo‐elicitation
Qualitative Research
Sense of Community
Special Olympics
Sport Psychology
Sports - psychology
Training
Young Adult
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Summary:Background Many individuals with intellectual disabilities experience challenges to participating in organized sport, despite its known benefits. The aim of this qualitative study was to understand the experiences of participating in sport (Special Olympics) from the perspectives of athletes with intellectual disabilities. Methods Five participants (13‐33 years of age) took part in a photo‐elicitation project during a 1‐month period. Results Our thematic analysis of participant photographs and descriptions revealed the following athlete themes: ‘Connectedness’ and ‘Training in Sport’. Conclusion Photo‐elicitation was a useful and important tool in assisting athlete participants to communicate their motivations to participate in sport in ways that using traditional verbal interviewing would not.
ISSN:1360-2322
1468-3148
DOI:10.1111/jar.12287