Publication details
HODNOCENÍ KURZU SEBEOBRANY PRO OSOBY SE ZRAKOVÝM POSTIŽENÍM JEJÍMI ÚČASTNÍKY
| Title in English | THE EVALUATION OF SELF – DEFENSE FOR PEOPLE WITH VISUALLY IMPAIRMENT BY ITS PARTICIPANTS |
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| Year of publication | 2016 |
| Type | Article in Periodical |
| Magazine / Source | Studia Kinanthropologica |
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| Citation | |
| Web | http://www.pf.jcu.cz/stru/katedry/tv/studia_kinantropologica/documents/magazine/SK_vol_17_2016_1.pdf |
| Field | Sport and leisure time activities |
| Keywords | self-defense; persons with visual impairment; safety concerns |
| Description | Despite pro-inclusive efforts, we are witnessing the fact, that people with disabilities are too often victims of crime. For these reasons, we realize that we need to deal with the risk of attack. Also it is important to improve the level of knowledge of solving conflict situations by people with disabilities. The aim of this paper is evaluation of self-defense courses for persons with visual impairments. By exploration method we investigated the experience of people with visual impairment with risk or violent behavior towards this specific group and their security concerns. Based on detailed survey methodology of self-defense was created for persons with visual impairments. Before and after the intervention program we are using the same questionnaire to find out particular changes in the security concerns of participants. Practical significance of changes in scores for each of the questions were expressed by Cohen s d. We found out positive effects in terms of practical significance, which confirm the effectiveness of the program of self-defense for a group of people with visual impairments. Highlights in particular the improvement in the use of communication strategies and increase confidence in the face of verbal conflict. We have seen a major shift in overcoming own fears, which can significantly affect the quality of life of individuals. Goals of self-defense courses for people with visual impairments have been met. Participants of the course demonstrated increased faith in his own ability to respond, confront and resolve conflict situations. |
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