Exploring the Experiences of Young Adults Living in a Relationship With A Visually Impaired Partner

This research explores the lived experiences of young adults living in an intimate relationship with a visually impaired partner. The aim of this research was to explore how young adults viewed their role in the relationship in terms of how they accommodate their partners with a visual impairment to understand feelings of and experiences with community supports; and to explore what partners felt they required for personal supports. This study employed a transcendental phenomenological approach, using semi-structured interviews with five adults age 23 to 39. The findings revealed the overall essence of participants’ experiences to be second nature. The essence emerged through various themes and sub-themes created from the voices of participants. The themes included adapting to the situation, environmental awareness, patience, and the need for support groups. Throughout this thesis the themes and essence of the participants’ experiences will be discussed, along with the implications for social work and future research in the area.

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Level thesis:degree_level

Master's

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Social Work

Grantor dc:publisher

Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research, University of Regina

Year dc:date.issued

2017

Author dc:creator

• Lane, Brennan Craig

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Johner, Randy

Committee members dc:contributor.committeemember

• Chalmers, Darlene
• Halabuza, Donalda

Language dc:language.iso

en

DOI

https://doi.org/10.82465/4269

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:uregina.scholaris.ca:10294/8478