'I Feel Valued': The Experience of Social Networking Site Engagement among People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in South Korea

Autor/inn/en	Kim, Kyung Mee; Qian, Xueqin
Titel	'I Feel Valued': The Experience of Social Networking Site Engagement among People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in South Korea
Quelle	In: International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 67 (2021) 6, S.410-419 (10 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	2047-3869
DOI	10.1080/20473869.2019.1670007
Schlagwörter	Foreign Countries; Intellectual Disability; Developmental Disabilities; Social Media; Social Capital; Self Esteem; Self Concept; Friendship; Interpersonal Relationship; Advocacy; Safety; Inclusion; Young Adults; Access to Information; Social Networks; Decision Making; Identification (Psychology); Barriers; South Korea + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Ausland; Intellect; Disability; Disabilities; Verstand; Behinderung; Entwicklungsstörung; Soziale Medien; Sozialkapital; Self-esteem; Selbstaufmerksamkeit; Selbstkonzept; Freundschaft; Interpersonal relation; Interpersonal relations; Interpersonelle Beziehung; Zwischenmenschliche Beziehung; Sozialanwaltschaft; Sicherheit; Inklusion; Young adult; Junger Erwachsener; Social network; Soziales Netzwerk; Decision-making; Entscheidungsfindung; Korea; Republik
Abstract	Previous studies have shown that participation in social networking sites (SNSs) enhances users' knowledge, social capital, and quality of life. However, people with intellectual developmental disabilities (PIDD) do not use SNSs to the same extent as the general population does. This study aimed to explore the experiences of those PIDD in South Korea who use social media. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews with 20 PIDD. The study participants reported benefits associated with the use of SNSs, which included enhanced social capital, self-confidence, and positive self-image. Participants also used SNSs to maintain friendships, initiate new relationships, and engage in self and community advocacy. Safety concerns were also reported by the participants. The study concluded that SNSs can be used as tools for promoting community inclusion and developing social capital for PIDD. However, the outcomes of using SNSs depend on the availability of support provided by one's network. The absence of support may result in frustration and even exploitation. With effective support, SNSs become powerful tools that can be used by PIDD to combat social isolation through creating ample opportunities for social inclusion. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01