Characteristics of inclusive faith communities: a preliminary survey of inclusive practices in the United States

Autor:	Megan M, Griffin, Lydia W, Kane, Courtney, Taylor, Susan H, Francis, Robert M, Hodapp
Rok vydání:	2012
Předmět:	Adult Male Religion Developmental Disabilities Intellectual Disability Humans Disabled Persons Female Interpersonal Relations Middle Aged Attitude to Health United States Group Processes
Zdroj:	Journal of applied research in intellectual disabilities : JARID. 25(4)
ISSN:	1468-3148
Popis:	Although participation in faith communities is important to many individuals with disabilities, few studies have examined differences between communities that are more (versus less) inclusive. This study investigated characteristics of faith communities in the United States related to greater inclusion.Participants were 160 respondents to an anonymous survey about inclusion. Survey items grouped together to form three inclusion-related outcomes: the degree to which faith communities welcome and include individuals with disabilities; the roles and contributions of congregants with disabilities; and physical accessibility.Across these outcomes, more inclusive communities (i) featured faith leaders who were more committed to inclusion; (ii) used educational resources to address disability-related issues; (iii) portrayed people with disabilities positively in their religious teachings; (iv) had stronger ties to disability organizations; and (v) had a stronger orientation towards promoting social justice.These five characteristics have important implications for promoting inclusion in faith communities.
Databáze:	OpenAIRE
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