Amistades y modelos de participación social en el ocio de adolescentes noruegos con síndrome de Down

• Autores: Anne-Stine Dolva, Marit Kollstad, Jo Kleiven
• Localización: Revista Síndrome de Down: Revista española de investigación e información sobre el Síndrome de Down, ISSN 1132-1911, Vol. 36, Nº. 142 (Septiembre), 2019, págs. 74-84
• Idioma: español
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  • español

    Este estudio explora las amistades y la participación social en el ocio de adolescentes noruegos con síndrome de Down, que son la primera generación educada en una sociedad inclusiva. Se realizaron entrevistas a 22 jóvenes de 17 años de edad. Consideran que su vida social es rica y variada. De las respuestas surgen tres modelos de participación social: a) la familia y su casa, b) el grupo de compañeros, c) compañía organizada. El artículo analiza las múltiples barreras y oportunidades con que los adolescentes se encuentran para participar de manera realista y natural en la vida social.

  • English

    A first generation of adolescents with Down syndrome have grown up in Norway’s inclusive society. This study explored their friendships and social leisure participation, mainly as it is reflected through their subjective experience. The analysis is based on qualitative interviews and observations of 22 teens aged 17 years. Generally, the adolescents described their social life as rich and varied, occurring in several contexts with different companions. Their thoughts of friendships were quite extensive, also including less close relationships. Three main contextual patterns of social participation were revealed: (a) the family at home pattern, (b) the peer group pattern and (c) the arranged company pattern. The relationship betweenthe national policy on social inclusion and these findings is discussed. To understand the barriers and opportunities in the social life of Norwegian adolescents with Down syndrome, it is essential to acknowledge the extent of their experiences with friendship and the characteristics of their social participation patterns.