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The Meaning of Social Inclusion to Players With and Without Intellectual Disability in Unified Sports Teams
Roy McConkey,Cheryl Peng,Marie Merritt,Amy Shellard +3 more
- Vol. 7, Iss: 4, pp 234-243
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In this paper, focus groups interviews were conducted with 6 Special Olympic, Unified and Olympic athletes to understand their perspectives on sport as a means for promoting social inclusion, but to date, the perspectives of participants have been rarely sought.Abstract:
Sport can be a means for promoting social inclusion but to date, the perspectives of participants have been rarely sought. Focus groups interviews were held with 6 Special Olympic, Unified...read more
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