Successfully Negotiating Life Challenges

Learnings From Adults With Cerebral Palsy

Datos Bibliográficos

ID4613129
AutoresCadeyrn J Gaskin (0000-0001-5240-4320, Gaskin Research, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia), Christine Imms (0000-0001-9055-3554, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia, autor de correspondencia), Gavin R Dagley (Gaskin Research, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia), Michael E Msall (0000-0003-2037-5769, The University of Chicago, Kennedy Research Centre, Chicago, Illinois, USA), Dinah Reddihough (0000-0003-3634-7906, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia)
Año2021
Volumen31
Número12
Páginas2176-2193
Fecha de publicación2021-10-01
Peer ReviewedSí
Open AccessSí
TipoARTICLE
RevistaQualitative Health Research (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 1049-7323 • E-ISSN: 1552-7557
EditorialSAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1177/10497323211023449
PMID34166133
OpenAlexW3174626903
IdiomaEN
Citas recibidas4
Referencias citadas49

Despite facing multidimensional inequalities, some adults with cerebral palsy achieve positive social outcomes (e.g., independent living, employment, and romantic relationships). We interviewed 23 adults (aged 23-47 years) about how they successfully negotiated the challenges of adulthood. Common to all life situations was doing what others (people without cerebral palsy) do. Origins of success lay in their formative experiences (e.g., typical parental expectations with commensurate support and acceptance and supported involvement in school life). Their present functioning (e.g., positive self-concept, well-honed social skills, and physical fitness) combined with present contexts (e.g., expectations of involvement in adult activities and accessible and accommodating environments) enabled them to find ways of negotiating challenges. Finding a way included drawing on knowledge and skills, gravitating toward those who are comfortable with difference, maintaining function, and using natural and paid supports. The findings suggest multiple avenues for supporting people with cerebral palsy to achieve positive social outcomes

Cerebral palsy · Negotiation · Physical medicine and rehabilitation · Social science · Sociology · Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility · Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders · Family and Disability Support Research · Medicine · Psychology