Perception of ones autonomy and social support for students with a physical disabilities

Abstract

The article presents the results of research of students with physical disabilities in terms of perception of autonomy and social support. The study was conducted among 128 students with physical disabilities, 72 (56%) students with congenital disabilities and 56 students (44%) with acquired disabilities. Regarding the diagnosis of social support, the respondents, both with congenital and acquired disabilities, assess that they receive information support at the highest level and evaluative support at the lowest level. The identified positive and negative dependencies variables indicate the importance of balance arising from the right proportions between institutional (university) support and that resulting from natural social bonds.