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Exploring Conceptualisations of Disability: a Talanoa approach to understanding cultural frameworks of disability in Samoa

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dc.contributor.author Picton, Catherine
dc.contributor.author Horsley, Mike
dc.contributor.author Knight, Bruce Allen
dc.date.accessioned 2021-11-30T21:46:30Z
dc.date.available 2021-11-30T21:46:30Z
dc.date.issued 2016
dc.identifier.uri ${sadil.baseUrl}/handle/123456789/783
dc.description p. 17-32 en_US
dc.description.abstract The concepts of disability were explored from a Samoan cultural frame. The impact of disability conceptualisations on identity development and cultural inclusion were assessed through the Samoan language. The study also evaluated the extent of endorsement of global policy initiatives at a local level. Methods: Through facilitating a Talanoa approach, which is a rich cultural tradition of sharing knowledge, space emerged for dialogue around the lived experiences of members of the disability community in Samoa. Results: Incongruous conceptualisations of disability were identified as a contributing factor in the persistence of stigmatising attitudes and beliefs. Borrowing concepts and terms from moral, medical, and social disability models, this disparity of conceptualisation is reflected in Samoan disability terminology. It was also found that while global policy initiatives are generally politically embraced, they engage more effectively with the community when they are underpinned by Samoan cultural ontologies. Conclusion: The findings suggest that multiple ideologies regarding rights, capabilities and experiences, challenge the development of identity, self-worth, and inclusion. There is significant value in merging cultural concepts with a social disability model framework. It is important to future development that people with disability can express a sense of cultural identity without risking the right to inclusion and equality. en_US
dc.language.iso en en_US
dc.relation.ispartofseries Article in Disability CBR & Inclusive Development;Volume 27 Number 1
dc.subject Culture en_US
dc.subject Identity en_US
dc.subject Disability en_US
dc.subject Conceptualisation en_US
dc.subject Stigmatisation, en_US
dc.subject Terminology en_US
dc.title Exploring Conceptualisations of Disability: a Talanoa approach to understanding cultural frameworks of disability in Samoa en_US
dc.type Article en_US


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