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ICT-enabled self-determination, disability and young people
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Abstract
Research and practice about self-determination in the context of disability has centred on teaching skills and providing support to help people with impairments to be independent. However, limited research exists about the impact of Information and Communication Technologies, in particular social me... view more
Research and practice about self-determination in the context of disability has centred on teaching skills and providing support to help people with impairments to be independent. However, limited research exists about the impact of Information and Communication Technologies, in particular social media and mobile devices, on the development of self-determination skills among people with disabilities. This paper presents the findings of a qualitative study which collected data from observations, a researcher diary, focus groups, individual interviews and data from social media. The focus of the study was on young people with vision impairments who were transitioning to university life. The study found that the participants developed self-determination skills by using and adapting collaborative and interactive online tools and mobile devices according to their transition needs. This finding expands the understanding of the implications of new technologies for young people with disabilities’ personal development and the enhancement of self-determination.... view less
Keywords
young adult; visual impairment; university level of education; self-determination; social media; Internet; information technology; communication technology
Classification
Interactive, electronic Media
Technology Assessment
University Education
Free Keywords
Disability Studies; transition
Document language
English
Publication Year
2019
Page/Pages
p. 1112-1127
Journal
Information, Communication & Society, 22 (2019) 8
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1080/1369118X.2017.1406972
ISSN
1468-4462
Status
Postprint; peer reviewed