Document Type : Original Research Paper
Authors
1 Department of Sociology, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran.
2 University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran.
Abstract
Disability is a social phenomenon that in medical science interpreted as a physiological disability. There is this social reality in every society and interpret differently according with social conditions and thoughts of individuals in society. These interpretations effect on interaction of people with disabilities, attitude of disabilities to self disability and him/her reaction to this situation. Family, friends and entourage can effect on “self-image” of disabilities. In This research, subjective dimension of disability considered as a social problem through emphasis on knowledge factor and structure of mind of disabilities. So has been used of Constructionist theoretical approach. The aims of this research are recognition of Social construction of disability, reaction of disabilities to that and highlighting subjective dimension of disability. Methods of data collection include participatory observation, partnership in group therapy meetings and depth interview and have been used of grounded theory for data analysis. Results show disabilities image themselves unable by other people, which always needed help. They thought only time they can have happiness life is when earn their healthy.
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