A Qualitative, Multidimensional Approach to Understanding Disability among Romanian Adults

Elena-Roxana Roșu (), Alois Gherguț () and Alexandra Cobzeanu ()
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Elena-Roxana Roșu: Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences, Department of Education Sciences, „Alexandru Ioan Cuza†University, Iaşi, Romania
Alois Gherguț: Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences, Department of Education Sciences, „Alexandru Ioan Cuza†University, Iaşi, Romania
Alexandra Cobzeanu: Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences, Department of Education Sciences, „Alexandru Ioan Cuza†University, Iaşi, Romania

Revista romaneasca pentru educatie multidimensionala - Journal for Multidimensional Education, 2025, vol. 17, issue 2, 732-761

Abstract: This qualitative study explored the diverse perspectives and meanings surrounding disability, focusing on how individuals understand and experience disability within various contexts. The research sample comprised 1233 Romanian adults aged 18 to 76 (Mage = 22.97, SD = 8.61), primarily females (N = 923, 74.9%). Using an in-depth qualitative approach, the study addressed a series of questions regarding disability, ranging from conceptual understandings to the personal, societal, and religious implications of living with a disability. A key focus of the study was to examine whether the attitudes of believers towards individuals with disabilities had evolved and, if so, to identify the underlying causes of these changes. Additionally, the research explored the role of religious institutions, particularly the Church, concerning disability. The answers to these questions were analyzed through the lens of disability models. The study’s findings highlight a multifaceted understanding of disability, with perspectives influenced by medical, social, and religious models. While traditional medical views remain prevalent, there is increasing recognition of the role of societal attitudes and structures in shaping disability experiences.

Keywords: disability; disability models; religion; religious views. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.18662/rrem/17.2/1003

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