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Self-Employment Experience: A Perspective from Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury

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dc.contributor.author Mim, Maisha Anam
dc.date.accessioned 2024-10-19T09:27:02Z
dc.date.available 2024-10-19T09:27:02Z
dc.date.issued 2023-02-15
dc.identifier.citation Includes bibliographical references (50-58 p.) en_US
dc.identifier.uri http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/1045
dc.description This dissertation is submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Science in Occupational therapy, Bangladesh Health Professions Institute, Faculty of Medicine, the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh. en_US
dc.description.abstract Background: In Bangladesh, a significant portion of individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCI), actively engages in self-employment. Understanding the challenges and opportunities they faced in their journey of self-employment is crucial for addressing the specific needs and supportive environment. Aim: The study aims to explore the experience of self-employment among individuals with spinal cord injury. Methodology: The study was a phenomenological qualitative research design to collect in-depth information from participants. Purposive sampling was used, and nine (9) participants were selected who met the inclusion criteria. A semi-structured question, face-to-face interviews were conducted using a self-developed interview guide. Thematic analyses were used for data analysis. Results: The study identifies three themes such as 1) motivating factors of self-employment, 2) challenges regarding self-employment, 3) opportunities for self-employment and 4) adaptive strategies for successful self-employment. The research found that individuals with SCI chose self-employment because they want freedom, are determined, and want to overcome societal negligence. Sometimes it was tough because of financial constraints, accessibility issues, and gender discrimination. However, having support from family members, peers, assistive device, and using social media helped to overcome these challenges. Conclusion: The study sheds light on the factors influencing self-employment decisions among individuals with SCI. They need proper motivation, encouragement, financial assistance, accessible environment, and training opportunities to sustain self-employment. This study helps to make a more inclusive and empowering environment for individuals with SCI who want to start and keep successful in self-employment. Keyword: Spinal Cord Injury, Self-employment, Experience, Individual with SCI, Person with Disability. en_US
dc.language.iso en en_US
dc.publisher Bangladesh Health Professions Institute, Faculty of Medicine, the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh. en_US
dc.subject Self-employment experience en_US
dc.subject Spinal Cord Injury en_US
dc.subject Person with Disability en_US
dc.subject Experience en_US
dc.title Self-Employment Experience: A Perspective from Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury en_US
dc.type Thesis en_US


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