Date of Award

5-4-2001

Document Type

Open Access Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Department

Social Work

First Advisor

Vern Bloom, MSW

Second Advisor

Dr. Rosemary Link, MSW, Ph.D.

Third Advisor

Nancy Coryell, MSW

Abstract

This qualitative study attempted to explore the significance and dynamics of spirituality in the lives of people with physical disabilities in coping with barriers that are placed on them by society. The goal of this study was to demonstrate the importance of the spiritual dimension in constructing disability. This study was based on a pure qualitative strategy. Data that reveal the participants' experiential point of view have been evaluated and analyzed using elements of Hermaneutics. The data was obtained by conducting in-depth interviews with four physically disabled individuals. The interview questions focused on the psycho-social-spiritual perspectives of disability. The participants were asked to give as much detail from their own lived experiences as they were able.

Identifier

SC 11.MSW.2001.Berndt.M

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