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Vulnerable persons in society: an insider's perspective.
- Source :
- International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health & Well-Being; Dec 2021, Vol. 16 Issue 1, p1-14, 14p
- Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- Purpose: Self-reliance and social participation are strongly promoted by social policy. Both concepts are linked to the concept of vulnerability, for people who do not meet these standards are labelled "vulnerable people". In this paper, the insider's perspective takes central stage by seeking to explore what it means to be labelled a "vulnerable person", and through this to further our insight into the meaning of the concept of vulnerability. Method: Thirty-three in-depth interviews were conducted with 16 allegedly vulnerable people. The data were subjected to thematic content analysis. Results: Our analysis revealed three main dimensions and eight sub-dimensions of perceived vulnerability, outlining an insider's concept of vulnerability. This concept includes manifestations of vulnerability, feelings coexisting with vulnerability, and the image of vulnerable people. Conclusion: The perception of vulnerability changes when interacting with others in society, especially with social policy implementers. In this interaction, the perceived vulnerability increases and becomes societal vulnerability. It concerns a dependency situation in which one's strength and self-determination are not recognized, and the help needed is not provided. By acknowledging the insider's perspective, social policy can fulfil a more empowering role towards "vulnerable people" and contribute to people's well-being. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- SOCIAL participation
WELL-being
RESEARCH
PSYCHOLOGICAL vulnerability
ATTITUDE (Psychology)
SELF-perception
RESEARCH methodology
GROUNDED theory
SELF-evaluation
COMMUNITIES
INTERVIEWING
LIFE
EXPERIENCE
PHENOMENOLOGY
SOCIOECONOMIC factors
AT-risk people
GOVERNMENT policy
THEMATIC analysis
CONTENT analysis
METROPOLITAN areas
EMOTIONS
SOCIAL integration
SOCIAL case work
MEDICAL coding
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 17482623
- Volume :
- 16
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health & Well-Being
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 154291255
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/17482631.2020.1863598