Learning disability and work inclusion
On the experiences, aspirations and empowerment of sheltered employment workers in Norway
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12312921 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Marit Rustad (Social Education, UiT. The Artic University of Norway, Harstad, Norway, corresponding author), Kwesi Alexander Kassah (University of Agder) |
| Year | 2020 |
| Volume | 36 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 399-419 |
| Publication date | 2020-04-13 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Disability & Society (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0968-7599 • E-ISSN: 1360-0508 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/09687599.2020.1749564 |
| OpenAlex | W3015536266 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 6 |
| References cited | 22 |
This inclusive research inspired study explored the experiences of people with learning disabilities working in a Norwegian sheltered employment company. The study aimed at developing knowledge on the working experiences of people with learning disabilities and the impact of their participation in the study. We employed focus groups, supplemented by informal discussions to generate data for the study. Together with the employees and employers, we established two three-member focus groups. The participants, both males and females, discussed their work experiences and the empowering consequences of participating in the research. The data indicated that the employees had desires to work fully in ordinary companies, assuming socially valued roles. The participants experienced a combination of work in ordinary and sheltered employment companies as less stressful and satisfying. The adopted inclusive research strategy empowered our research partners to reflect on their experiences and made efforts to meet their working life dreams. Points of interestParticipation in work-life is a central policy for all Norwegian citizens, including people with learning disabilities.This article presents and discusses the personal experiences of people with learning disabilities whose desire it is to work and contribute their quota to the Norwegian society.The research participants indicated that many people with learning disabilities would like to be a part of ordinary working life, but face barriers to attaining their goals.A combination of sheltered and ordinary work seems to work well for research participants with learning disabilities.Participation in this inclusive research seemed to empower people with learning disabilities and enabled them to realize their dreams and aspiration regarding work-life
Developmental psychology · Empowerment · Focus group · Inclusion (mineral · Learning disability · Norwegian · Political science · Public relations · Sociology · Work (physics · Healthcare innovation and challenges · Labor Movements and Unions · Psychology · Social Psychology · Social Work Education and Practice
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| Citations per year | 1 |
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| Citation span | 2020 - 2026 (7) |
| Highly cited | No |