
ERIC Number: EJ522914
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1995
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Values Attributed to Marriage by Persons with Physical Disabilities.
Bleszynska, Krystyna
International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, v42 n3 p203-10 1995
This study examined the attitudes and values of 47 able-bodied, 36 blind, and 44 wheelchair-using individuals toward various aspects of marriage including love, sexual life, parenthood, and infidelity. No significant differences were found in attitudes and views among groups. All valued marriage and family life highly and had similar expectations. Implications of discriminatory social attitudes are discussed. (DB)
Descriptors: Attitudes, Blindness, Family Life, Marriage, Physical Disabilities, Sexuality, Values, Young Adults
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Audience: Researchers
Language: English
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