Lifelong Developmental Study of People with Congenital Limb Differences for Psychosocial Support

2015 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 23730548
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)
• Allocation Type: Multi-year Fund
• Research Field: Social welfare and social work studies
• Research Institution: Shinshu University (2013-2015); Waseda University (2011-2012)
• Principal Investigator: SHIRAGA Akiko 信州大学, 地域戦略センター, 研究員 (60548238)
• Project Period (FY): 2011-04-28 – 2016-03-31
• Keywords: 生涯発達 / 障害認識 / 身体的課題 / 心理社会的課題 / 学齢期 / 援助要請 / 障害児 / 障害当事者

Outline of Final Research Achievements

In a survey of Congenital Limb Difference (CLD), this study aim to reveal (1) problems or difficulties during development, (2) supported experience, and (3) self-cognition about their differences. We analyzed following data; (1) interview with key-person within self-help group, (2) parent questionnaire about child-rearing, (3) articles written by CLD people from monthly newsletter for individuals with CLD, and (4) life-story interview with CLD student.
In the result, we found that CLD child encounter similar difficulties with development, CLD child gradually realize their differences from age 2, social problems are increase in school-age and the time of entrance into school, people with CLD are difficult to act consultation behavior or help-seeking behavior. It seems that these findings are the characteristics of mild physical impairment.

Free Research Field

福祉心理、障害者福祉