The aim of this qualitative study is to explore how staff members within daily activities forpeople with intellectual disabilities experience and implement the right to self-determination.Through in-depth interviews and thematic analysis, the study aims to understand thechallenges and facilitators that influence staff members' attitudes and behaviors towardspromoting client autonomy. Data from six staff members working in daily activities havebeen analyzed using Michel Foucault's power-theory, Miranda Frickers theory abouthermeneutical injustice and empowerment theory. Findings reveal a complex interplay ofpersonal thoughts, organizational structures, and client needs shaping the way autonomy isunderstood and practiced. Key themes include empowerment through choice-making, barriersto autonomy fulfillment, and the need for supportive environments. An overall conclusion ofthe study is the importance of training and ongoing support for staff in enhancing theautonomy of individuals with disabilities. Implications for policy and practice underscore thenecessity of creating inclusive and empowering environments that embrace and prioritizeindividual autonomy.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:UPSALLA1/oai:DiVA.org:su-231061 |
| Date | January 2024 |
| Creators | Hasselroth, Maja, Strömberg, Alva |
| Publisher | Stockholms universitet, Institutionen för socialt arbete |
| Source Sets | DiVA Archive at Upsalla University |
| Language | Swedish |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Student thesis, info:eu-repo/semantics/bachelorThesis, text |
| Format | application/pdf |
| Rights | info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess |
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