Paralympic athletes perceptions about social inclusion through sport

Authors

  • Bruna Solera Universidade Estadual de Maringá
  • Patrick Paludett Flores
  • Ana Luiza Barbosa Anversa Universidade Estadual de Maringá
  • Yedda Maria da Silva Caraçato Universidade Estadual de Maringá
  • Vânia de Fátima Matias de Souza Universidade Estadual de Maringá
  • Carlos Herold Junior Universidade Estadual de Maringá

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47197/retos.v42i0.85713

Keywords:

Paralympic sport; Inclusion; Disabled person; Perception; Athletes

Abstract

The research aimed to analyze the perception of Paralympic sport athletes about the influence of sports practice for social inclusion. For this, 19 athletes from Bocce, Wheelchair Basketball and Sitting Volleyball from the city of Maringá-PR participated. As a research instrument, opted for the unstructured interview, with the data collected and analyzed based on the assumptions of the content analysis and organized with the aid of the N Vivo software. It was Evidenced that the sport and its unfolding contribute to the quality of life and inclusion of the people involved, however, the inclusion is carried out in certain spaces and among people with disabilities. It is concluded with this, that the involvement with the Paralympic sport does not contribute to the social inclusion of the subjects, even contributing to gains for the athletes' lives. 

Published

01-10-2021

Issue

Section

Original Research Article

How to Cite

Solera, B., Flores, P. P., Anversa, A. L. B., Caraçato, Y. M. da S., de Souza, V. de F. M., & Herold Junior, C. (2021). Paralympic athletes perceptions about social inclusion through sport. Retos, 42, 655-661. https://doi.org/10.47197/retos.v42i0.85713