A PHENOMENOLOGICAL INQUIRY INTO VISION LOSS: INVESTIGATING THE LIVED EXPERIENCES OF ADVENTITIOUSLY BLINDED ADULTS

<p>The purpose of this study was to share the lived experiences of four adventitiously blinded individuals. The researcher interviewed participants regarding the events surrounding their vision loss. The researcher used a descriptive phenomenological method to analyze the results. </p> <p> Through analysis, seven themes emerged as essential experiences for experiencing adventitious vision loss: Medical Dysfunction, Others’ Reactions, Ancillary Losses, Rehabilitation, Sensory Enhancements, Benefits of Vision Loss, and Participants’ Advice.</p> <p> The study indicated that participants’ experiences are influenced by how others in society understand blindness. Suggestions included providing a greater awareness to the public for blindness, its effects, and its available rehabilitation options.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Doctor of Education

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Secondary Education and Educational Leadership

Year dc:date.available

2020

Author dc:creator

• Perry, Jennifer

Contributors dc:contributor

• Dr. Pauline Sampson
• Dr. Mary Catherine Breen
• Dr. Shannon Darst

• blind
• vision loss
• rehabilitation
• disability
• orientation and mobility
• accessibility
• Interprofessional Education

Repository record dc:identifier

https://scholarworks.sfasu.edu/etds/294

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:scholarworks.sfasu.edu:etds-1326