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An online life like any other: identity, self-determination, and social networking among adults with intellectual disabilities
Chadwick, Darren D. Fullwood, Chris
Chadwick, Darren D.
Fullwood, Chris
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2017-08-27
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Research focusing on online identity and the personal experiences of adults with Intellectual disabilities (ID) is currently limited. Eleven adults with Intellectual disabilities were interviewed regarding personal experiences of being online and using social media. Data were analyzed qualitatively using thematic network analysis. Two global themes of ‘Online Relatedness and Sharing’ and ‘Online Agency and Support’ highlighted the positive potential of social media in enabling the development and maintenance of social bonds, valued social roles and feelings of enjoyment, competence, autonomy and self-worth. Participants reported sharing various expressed online identities, which did not focus on or hide impairment, challenging notions of dependency, with participants both providing support and being supported online.
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Chadwick, DD., Fullwood, C. (2017) 'An Online Life Like Any Other: Identity, Self-Determination, and Social Networking Among Adults with Intellectual Disabilities', Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking, 21 (1) pp. 56-64. doi: 10.1089/cyber.2016.0689.
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2152-2715