발달장애 성인의 성과 성교육에 대한 장애복지기관 종사자의 경험 및 인식 = Experiences and Perceptions of Disability Service Providers on Sexuality and Sexuality Education for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

[Purpose] This study aims to understand and explore subjective experiences and perceptions of disability service providers regarding discussions on sexuality and sexuality education, as well as any issues that they believe are important in such matters. [Method] Ten disability service providers participated in semi-structured interviews. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all interviews were conducted via webcam using a video-conferencing platform. Data were transcribed and then coded for themes as part of a thematic analysis. [Results] Nine sub-themes under four themes emerged from the data: the nature of sexuality and love, attitudes to sexuality and love, sexuality education practices and related support, and support for needs relating to sexuality education. This study concluded that disability service providers understand individuals with developmental disabilities to be sexually motivated and have sexual needs and desires regardless of their disability. Disability service providers plan, coordinate, and deliver sexuality education in collaboration with other professionals, but they do not feel supported in the workplace. They also stressed the importance of including a wide range of topics, such as intimate relationships, marriage, and having children. Given the sensitive nature of the topic, disability service providers thought that it was more important that parents should be motivated to improve sexuality knowledge and attitudes toward sexuality. [Conclusions] The identification of these themes highlights the significance of understanding disability service providers’ perception and the need to facilitate support system and program development.

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