성인 발달장애인의 직업생활 경험 탐구 -지적장애인을 중심으로-

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to contribute to improving the employment problem of the adult intellectually disabled by revealing the professional life experiences of the intellectually disabled. The research method was analyzed by conducting in-depth interviews for 2 hours each as a phenomenological research method of qualitative research for 7 intellectually disabled people in employment. As a result of the study, the Study participants had “special family love” as “professionals who work hard” through their work life, and had “dreams as proud members of society” even in “unusual professional lives.” Participants in the study were striving to keep hard-employed jobs and to become recognized professionals. In addition, They were satisfied with the role of supporting the family beyond receiving family support. Although They had anxiety about various difficulties in their professional life, They wanted to achieve self-realization and fulfill their dream as a social worker through their professional life. Therefore, it was suggested that customized educational programs and the need for employment stability and development of various occupations to be supported by four major insurances so that people with intellectual disabilities can live independently and economically happily while working.