Subjective wellbeing in people with learning disabilities

Abstract

Ihor Kornii Subjective wellbeing in people with intellectual disabilities 70 p., 2 appendices January, 2019 Protestant Theological Faculty, Charles University Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services -focus on Diaconia & Christian Social Practice Bachelor of Social Services The aim of the study was to reflect on and search for the factors and forces, which influence subjective wellbeing in people with intellectual disabilities. The study was conducted in social therapeutic workshops "Eben-Ezer" (Český Těšín, the Czech Republic). Through utilizing a narrative approach, I aimed to hear and record the ups and downs in the lived experiences of the people with intellectual disabilities. The main idea was to grasp the various views on the issue of subjective wellbeing through the listening to the stories of people and at the same time cherish the subjectivity of each story-teller. The study follows qualitative research methodology, narrative approach for data collection, and thematic analysis for analysing the data. For the study six individuals were invited to take part in the research process. Previous contact was built with them during "Peer-Mentoring Project", which was conducted few months earlier. The findings showed that the individuals who have experienced of being able to take care about...