Impact of disability on marriage formation among young adults (18-35). A Case study of Eastview Redroof.
- Author
- B200247A
- Title
- Impact of disability on marriage formation among young adults (18-35). A Case study of Eastview Redroof.
- Abstract
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ABSTRACT
People with disabilities face attitudinal barriers which include stereotypes and low expectation. Non-disabled may doubt that PWD can be fulfilling partners in any adult relationship. This dissertation investigates the effects of disability on marriage formation among young people. The objectives of the present study was to assess the willingness of nondisabled to engage in a love relationships trying to understand why non-disabled do not want to engage in a relationships so that we can highlight the barriers and raise awareness for the disability inclusion. The other objective was to explore societal attitudes towards marrying PWD this was try to understand how society can be a hindrance factor in marriage formation. Using a qualitative approach, the study examined the experiences and perspective of young people with disabilities and their non-disabled peers. The findings reveal significant disparities in marriage formation rates, with PWD facing substantial barriers to finding partners and forming lasting relationship. Social stigma, lack of access to social opportunity and limited support network emerge as key factors hindering PWD marital prospects. The study highlight the crucial role of social support, self-advocacy and inclusive social events in facilitating successful marriage formation. The research contributes to the development of disability inclusive relationship education and support programs.
- Date
- JUNE 2024
- Publisher
- BUSE
- Keywords
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People with disabilities
stereotypes
Social stigma
self-advocacy - Supervisor
- NIL
- Item sets
- Department of Social Work
- Media
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B200247A