Self-advocacy in Sweden—an analysis of impact on daily life and identity of self-advocates with intellectual disability

Self-determination and the ability to express opinions and preferences are fundamental to all people. Some people with intellectual disability no longer accept a subordinated role as disabled and new self-advocacy groups have evolved. The aim of this study was to analyse the meaning and importance o...

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Authors: Mineur, Therése (Author) ; Tideman, Magnus (Author) ; Mallander, Ove (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2017
In: Cogent social sciences
Year: 2017, Volume: 3, Issue: 1
Online Access: Presumably Free Access
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Keywords:
Attitude Change
Attitudes
Empowerment approach
Identity and belonging
intellectual disability
Self-advocacy
Self-determination
Self-esteem
Sweden