Experienced inclusion and recognition amongst people with spinal cord injury: A comparative study in Norway, The Netherlands, and Australia

This study explores how people with spinal cord injuries (SCI) experience social inclusion and recognition in Norway, the Netherlands, and Australia. It looks at the impact of mobility limitations and societal attitudes. The research considers two main factors: how much mobility limitations affect inclusion and recognition, and how negative attitudes in society play a role in these experiences. The study also compares the experiences across the three countries to identify both general and country-specific factors influencing social inclusion and recognition for people with SCI.

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  Mobility limitations are a weaker predictor of self-perceived inclusion and recognition compared to experiences of negative attitudes towards disabled people.
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  Stereotypical attitudes and norms in society have varying impacts on inclusion in the three countries.
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  Norwegian respondents report better inclusion and recognition than those in Australia and The Netherlands, highlighting the importance of national contexts.