Abstract

Abstract This study was to describe and understand the experiences of the physical disabled adult attending in public welfare program. The interview data were collected from seven persons and analyzed by using descriptive phenomenology of Colazzi. The procedural steps were that described the phenomenon of interest, collected participants’ descriptions of the phenomenon, extracted the meaning of significant statements, organized the meanings into them clusters, wrote exhaustive descriptions and then incorporated data into an exhaustive description. The finding in 129 re-statements, 63 constructed meanings, 35 themes, 13 theme clusters, and six categories were deduced. The six categories were ‘Life patterns exclusive health’, ‘Powerlessness by physical disabilities’, ‘Social supports’, ‘Positive motivation’, ‘Seeking to be holistic health’, and ‘Sense of accomplishment’. The study identified that social welfare program for the disabled necessities for health, learning, economy and their future in success. Therefore, we suggest there may be a need for supplying professional program for their health and welfare.Key words : Qualitative research, Health promotion, Disabled persons, SocializationCorresponding author : 051-629-5784, downey@pknu.ac.kr

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