Obraz siebie i małżeństwa u współmałżonków osób z niepełnosprawnością ruchową. Perspektywa stygmatyzacji przeniesionej

Stanisława Byra; Monika Parchomiuk

doi:10.21697/fp.2016.1.17

Published: 2017-01-11

Vol. 6 No. 1 (2016)

Self-concept and image of marriage in perception of spouses of individuals with mobility disability. Role of courtesy stigma

Stanisława Byra , Monika Parchomiuk

Pedagogical Forum

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https://doi.org/10.21697/fp.2016.1.17

Abstract

The paper analyzes the results of the author's own research on the significant role played by courtesy stigma in the concept of self and marital satisfaction among spouses of individuals with a mobility disability. Considering the global level of courtesy stigma (perceived and enacted), its significance for selected characteristics of the self-concept among the non-disabled spouses, as well as for their marital satisfaction in specific aspects and generally, was analyzed. The sample consisted of 85 non-disabled individuals. The material for analysis was obtained using the Courtesy Stigma Questionnaire developed by the author, as well as Tennessee Self-Concept Scale by W. H. Fitts and the Well-Matched Marriage Questionnaire by M. Plopa. The level of courtesy stigma, in both aspects, was found to significantly differentiate characteristics of respondents' concept of self and marital satisfaction. Individuals with high levels of stigma revealed relatively the highest level of self-criticism and identification with the self, but also ascribed the highest value to specific aspects of the self. The most positive image of a marital relationship with the relatively highest feeling of intimacy and similarity, and at the same time, the lowest disappointment levels, was found among individuals with low levels of stigma (perceived and enacted).

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stigmatization, courtesy stigma, self-concept, marital satisfaction, physical disability

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Byra, S., & Parchomiuk, M. (2017). Self-concept and image of marriage in perception of spouses of individuals with mobility disability. Role of courtesy stigma. Pedagogical Forum, 6(1), 247–265. https://doi.org/10.21697/fp.2016.1.17

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Stanisława Byra

stanislawa.byra@poczta.umcs.lublin.pl

Affiliation:

Wydział Pedagogiki i Psychologii Uniwersytet Marii Curie-Skłodowskiej Poland

Bio Statement (e.g., department and rank)

Stanisława Byra – doktor habilitowana, adiunkt w Zakładzie Metodologii Nauk Pedagogicznych Wydziału Pedagogiki i Psychologii Uniwersytetu Marii Curie-Skłodowskiej w Lublinie. Autorka publikacji: Przystosowanie do życia z niepełnosprawnością ruchową i chorobą przewlekłą. Struktura i uwarunkowania (2012), współautorka monografii Stereotypy niepełnosprawności (2010) oraz Zasoby osobiste w chorobach psychosomatycznych (2011). Adres do korespondencji: ul. Narutowicza 12, 20-004 Lublin. Adres e-mail: stanislawa.byra@poczta.umcs.lublin.pl

Monika Parchomiuk

Affiliation:

Wydział Pedagogiki i Psychologii Uniwersytet Marii Curie-Skłodowskiej Poland

Bio Statement (e.g., department and rank)

Monika Parchomiuk – doktor habilitowana, adiunkt w Zakładzie Socjopedagogiki Specjalnej Wydziału Pedagogiki i Psychologii Uniwersytetu Marii Curie-Skłodowskiej w Lublinie. Autorka publikacji: Postawy pedagogów specjalnych wobec seksualności osób z niepełnosprawnością intelektualną (2013), Osobiste i rodzinne korelaty aktywności zawodowej matek dzieci z niepełnosprawnością (2011), współautorka monografii Edukacja i rehabilitacja osób z upośledzeniem umysłowym (2008). Adres do korespondencji: ul. Narutowicza 12, 20-004 Lublin. Adres e-mail: monika.parchomiuk@poczta.umcs.lublin.pl.