A Meta-Synthesis of Disability Research in Western Africa

IF 1.4 4区 教育学 Q3 EDUCATION, SPECIAL
Alyssa M. Blasko, Kristi L. Morin, K. Bauer, Kelsey M. Johnson, Grace B. Enriquez, Lindsey E. Hunsicker, Emily J. Tasik, Theodore E. Renz
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Abstract

Most disability research is conducted in high-income countries, despite much of the world’s population living in low- and middle-income countries. Given the flexible nature of qualitative research, studies using this methodology have the potential to provide important insights into how disability is perceived across the globe. The aim of the current study was to synthesize the results of disability research in Western Africa to elucidate prominent themes and identify methodological and participant characteristics. Secondary purposes were to evaluate the quality of included studies. A total of 223 studies were included in this meta-synthesis. Findings reveal a diversity of disability-related themes and a need to increase transparency in reporting qualitative research. Implications and suggestions for future research are discussed.
西非残疾研究的综合研究
大多数残疾研究是在高收入国家进行的,尽管世界上大部分人口生活在低收入和中等收入国家。鉴于定性研究的灵活性,使用这种方法的研究有可能为了解全球如何看待残疾提供重要见解。本研究的目的是综合西非残疾研究的结果,阐明突出的主题,确定方法和参与者的特点。次要目的是评价纳入研究的质量。这项综合研究共纳入223项研究。调查结果显示,与残疾有关的主题多种多样,需要提高报告定性研究的透明度。讨论了未来研究的意义和建议。
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Journal of Special Education
Journal of Special Education EDUCATION, SPECIAL-
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期刊介绍: The Journal of Special Education (JSE) is a multidisciplinary publication presenting primary research and scholarly reviews related to special education. The goal of this journal is to add to current scholarship and provide a sense of emerging directions in the field. Manuscripts initially are screened for (a) appropriateness of content for JSE, (b) adherence to guidelines specified in the APA publication manual, (c) readability of text, and (d) explicit statement of implications for the practice of special education.
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