Modality of the Concept of “Developmental Disabilities” by Focusing on Relationships

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  • 関係に着目した「発達障害」概念の様相
  • カンケイ ニ チャクモク シタ 「 ハッタツ ショウガイ 」 ガイネン ノ ヨウソウ

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Why do the phenomenon and the discourse on “developmental disabilities” continue to prevail in society? The purpose of this study was to investigate the meaning and function of this concept that I have obtained from my life experiences. The data I use in this study were acquired from my fieldwork with a collaborator having “developmental disabilities,” which were interpreted by the cyclical interpreting method that is used as phenomenological hermeneutic. I played multiple roles in my relationship with the collaborator. From this data, I discovered and interpreted that I experience anxiety, conflict, confrontation and friction, because I adhere to certain notions about him. I also became aware of the expectations held by other people surrounding us. My attitude towards “developmental disabilities” changed in order to avoid a crisis. I used the ambiguity of the concept to protect my existence and the commonsense world in which I live.

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