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Abstract
Background
This article explores the social life within and outside the university of 17 young Spanish people with intellectual disabilities studying in a postsecondary education programme. This programme offers training for inclusion in the labour market. Students obtain a certificate, which is not an official university degree.
Methods
Inclusive research was conducted using photovoice. The data were collected through photographs, interviews, focus groups and discussion groups. The data were analysed using a system of categories and codes.
Results
Co-researchers identified family members, technology, and the course they are studying as supportive factors in their social life. Conversely, family overprotection, their characteristics, and bullying in earlier educational stages were barriers to establishing social relationships. The students propose recommendations, including improving their social and personal skills, increasing activities and gatherings among university students, and tackling bullying.
Conclusions
That collaboration is necessary to ensure a more inclusive and equitable social environment for everyone.
期刊介绍:
JARID is an international, peer-reviewed journal which draws together findings derived from original applied research in intellectual disabilities. The journal is an important forum for the dissemination of ideas to promote valued lifestyles for people with intellectual disabilities. It reports on research from the UK and overseas by authors from all relevant professional disciplines. It is aimed at an international, multi-disciplinary readership. Topics covered include community living, quality of life, challenging behaviour, communication, sexuality, medication, ageing, supported employment, family issues, mental health, physical health, autism, economic issues, social networks, staff stress, staff training, epidemiology and service provision.