Solutions Developed by Persons with Disabilities to Address Barriers Affecting Their Social Integration

Yasin Erdurak; Recep Yıldız

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Solutions Developed by Persons with Disabilities to Address Barriers Affecting Their Social Integration

Yazarlar:

Yasin Erdurak | Recep Yıldız

Yayıncı:

Anadolu University

Ana Başlıklar:

Sosyal Hizmetler (Diğer)

Dergi:

Anadolu Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi Vol.25 Issue 3, pp.536-562

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

9/2025

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2001358815

pISSN:

2667-8683

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Özet:

 This study aims to examine the social, cultural, and structural factors that prevent individuals with disabilities from participating equally and effectively in social life, and to reveal the solutions these individuals have developed in response to these barriers. The research was conducted using qualitative research methods, and in-depth interviews were conducted with a total of 22 participants with different types of disabilities, in line with maximum diversity sampling. The data were analyzed using the MAXQDA software and thematic analysis methods. As a result of the analysis, two main themes and a total of ten sub-themes related to these themes were identified. The first main theme, Barriers to Social Cohesion and Integration, included the following sub-themes: lack of intellectual awareness, transportationaccessibility barriers, the presence of superficialsymbolic interest, the disabled individual themselves, the familys attitude toward raising children, lack of financial resources, and the level of education receivedprovided. The second main theme, Building Social Integration and Trust, was shaped by the sub-themes of mutual understanding and awareness, goodwill, sincerity, honesty, and the strengthening of spirituality and emotional bonds. The findings revealed that the exclusionary attitudes faced by individuals with disabilities stem not only from physical barriers but also from cultural prejudices and social insensitivity. Furthermore, it was understood that social integration is possible not only through structural arrangements but also through ethical sensitivity, empathy, sincerity, and individual effort. The research emphasized the need for rights-based, inclusive, and sustainable social policies to reduce social exclusion and strengthen social cohesion.

 This study aims to examine the social, cultural, and structural factors that prevent individuals with disabilities from participating equally and effectively in social life, and to reveal the solutions these individuals have developed in response to these barriers. The research was conducted using qualitative research methods, and in-depth interviews were conducted with a total of 22 participants with different types of disabilities, in line with maximum diversity sampling. The data were analyzed using the MAXQDA software and thematic analysis methods. As a result of the analysis, two main themes and a total of ten sub-themes related to these themes were identified. The first main theme, Barriers to Social Cohesion and Integration, included the following sub-themes: lack of intellectual awareness, transportationaccessibility barriers, the presence of superficialsymbolic interest, the disabled individual themselves, the familys attitude toward raising children, lack of financial resources, and the level of education receivedprovided. The second main theme, Building Social Integration and Trust, was shaped by the sub-themes of mutual understanding and awareness, goodwill, sincerity, honesty, and the strengthening of spirituality and emotional bonds. The findings revealed that the exclusionary attitudes faced by individuals with disabilities stem not only from physical barriers but also from cultural prejudices and social insensitivity. Furthermore, it was understood that social integration is possible not only through structural arrangements but also through ethical sensitivity, empathy, sincerity, and individual effort. The research emphasized the need for rights-based, inclusive, and sustainable social policies to reduce social exclusion and strengthen social cohesion.

 This study aims to examine the social, cultural, and structural factors that prevent individuals with disabilities from participating equally and effectively in social life, and to reveal the solutions these individuals have developed in response to these barriers. The research was conducted using qualitative research methods, and in-depth interviews were conducted with a total of 22 participants with different types of disabilities, in line with maximum diversity sampling. The data were analyzed using the MAXQDA software and thematic analysis methods. As a result of the analysis, two main themes and a total of ten sub-themes related to these themes were identified. The first main theme, Barriers to Social Cohesion and Integration, included the following sub-themes: lack of intellectual awareness, transportationaccessibility barriers, the presence of superficialsymbolic interest, the disabled individual themselves, the familys attitude toward raising children, lack of financial resources, and the level of education receivedprovided. The second main theme, Building Social Integration and Trust, was shaped by the sub-themes of mutual understanding and awareness, goodwill, sincerity, honesty, and the strengthening of spirituality and emotional bonds. The findings revealed that the exclusionary attitudes faced by individuals with disabilities stem not only from physical barriers but also from cultural prejudices and social insensitivity. Furthermore, it was understood that social integration is possible not only through structural arrangements but also through ethical sensitivity, empathy, sincerity, and individual effort. The research emphasized the need for rights-based, inclusive, and sustainable social policies to reduce social exclusion and strengthen social cohesion.

 Bu araştırma, engelli bireylerin toplumsal yaşama eşit ve etkin biçimde katılmasını engelleyen sosyal, kültürel ve yapısal etkenleri inceleyerek, bu bireylerin söz konusu engeller karşısında geliştirdikleri çözümleri ortaya koymayı amaçlamaktadır. Araştırma, nitel araştırma yöntemi benimsenerek yürütülmüş ve maksimum çeşitlilik örneklemesi doğrultusunda farklı engel türlerine sahip toplam 22 katılımcı ile derinlemesine görüşmeler gerçekleştirilmiştir. Veriler, MAXQDA yazılımı kullanılarak tematik analiz yöntemiyle çözümlenmiştir. Analizler sonucunda, iki ana tema ve bu temalara bağlı toplam on alt tema belirlenmiştir. İlk ana tema Toplumsal Birlikteliğin ve Bütünleşmenin Önündeki Bariyerler altında; düşünsel farkındalığın olmayışı, ulaşımerişim engeli, sözdesembolik ilginin varlığı, engelli bireyin kendisi, ailenin çocuk yetiştirme tutumu, maddi imkânlardan yoksunluk ve alınanverilen eğitim düzeyi alt temaları ortaya çıkmıştır. İkinci ana tema Toplumsal Bütünleşme ve Güvenin İnşası ise; karşılıklı anlayışın varlığı ve bilinçlendirme, iyi niyetlilik-samimiyet-dürüstlük ile maneviyatın ve duygusal bağların güçlendirilmesi alt temaları çerçevesinde şekillenmiştir. Bulgular, engelli bireylerin karşılaştığı dışlayıcı tutumların fiziksel engellerin ötesinde, kültürel önyargılar ve toplumsal duyarsızlıktan da kaynaklandığını ortaya koymaktadır. Ayrıca toplumsal bütünleşmenin yapısal düzenlemelerin ötesinde; etik duyarlılık, empati, samimiyet ve bireysel çabayla mümkün olabileceği anlaşılmaktadır. Araştırma, sosyal dışlanmanın azaltılması ve toplumsal birlikteliğin güçlendirilmesi için hak temelli, kapsayıcı ve sürdürülebilir sosyal politikalara duyulan ihtiyacı vurgulamaktadır.

Makale detayları

Solutions Developed by Persons with Disabilities to Address Barriers Affecting Their Social Integration

Yazarlar:

Yasin Erdurak | Recep Yıldız

Yayıncı:

Anadolu University

Ana Başlıklar:

Sosyal Hizmetler (Diğer)

Dergi:

Anadolu Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi Vol.25 Issue 3, pp.536-562

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

9/2025

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2001358815

pISSN:

2667-8683

Disability

Social Integration

Social Exclusion

Social TrustEngellilik

Toplumsal Bütünleşme

Sosyal Dışlanma

Toplumsal güven

Sayı

Makale detayları

Yazarlar: Yasin Erdurak | Recep Yıldız

Yayıncı: Anadolu University

Ana Başlıklar: Sosyal Hizmetler (Diğer)

Dergi: Anadolu Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi Vol.25 Issue 3, pp.536-562

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 9/2025

Belge Dili: Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.): 2001358815

pISSN: 2667-8683

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Yasin Erdurak | Recep Yıldız

Yayıncı:

Anadolu University

Ana Başlıklar:

Sosyal Hizmetler (Diğer)

Dergi:

Anadolu Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi Vol.25 Issue 3, pp.536-562

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

9/2025

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2001358815

pISSN:

2667-8683