‘We need to share our stories’: the lives of Pakistanis with intellectual disability and their guardians

Introduction The experiences of Pakistanis with intellectual disabilities (IDs) and their family members have been underexplored empirically. Method The present study sought to address this gap by understanding the lives of five Special Olympics Pakistan athletes and their guardians through PhotoVoi...

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Published in:Journal of intellectual disability research 2020-05, Vol.64 (5), p.345-356
Main Authors: Patka, M., Wallin‐Ruschman, J., Al Rahma, B. A., Zar, A., Nauman, H., Sharif, J. M., Ikram, S., Ul Hasan, T., Naeem, A., Sharif, G. M., Mehboob, N., Azim, T., Khanam, Z.
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Language:English
Subjects:
Athletes
cultural context
Cultural values
Guardians
Intellectual disabilities
intellectual disability
Intellectually disabled people
Pakistan
Photography
Relatives
Sociocultural factors
Special Olympics
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Summary:Introduction The experiences of Pakistanis with intellectual disabilities (IDs) and their family members have been underexplored empirically. Method The present study sought to address this gap by understanding the lives of five Special Olympics Pakistan athletes and their guardians through PhotoVoice. Findings Through thematic analysis, we present the primary theme concerning Pakistan's cultural context that provides an empirical exploration of cultural beliefs about intellectual disability, cultural expectations and support received by people with intellectual disabilities and their guardians. Discussion We discuss implications for research and practice.
ISSN:0964-2633
1365-2788
DOI:10.1111/jir.12723