Participation in the Habilitation Process, from the Perspective of Young People
Artikelförfattare: Charlotte Karlsson, Anna Karin Andersson, Lars-Olov Lundqvist, Karina Huus
Abstract:
Young people have the right to participate in their habilitation process. The aim was
to describe how young people with disabilities perceive participation in the habilitation
process. Data collection was performed at child and youth habilitation centres in
Sweden. A total of four interviews were conducted, two individual interviews and two
group interviews. The transcribed data was analysed using inductive qualitative content
analysis. The analysis reveals two generic categories: ‘the right prerequisites must be
provided to be able to participate’ and ‘adults’ behaviour and attitudes are important
for participation in the habilitation process’. The findings reveal that how young people
perceive participation in the habilitation process is based on environmental factors,
such as information, and that the professionals strive for the young people’s voices
to be heard by including them in planning. In conclusion, the important aspects of
participation are a young person-friendly environment and individual support from
adults. These aspects can provide a source of reference for professionals who want to
develop strategies to promote young people’s participation.
Forskningsfinansiärer: Svenska Vetenskapsrådet
