How transactional relations contribute to adaptive developmental outcomes when young people with disabilities participate in specially designed group programs − a scoping review

Dynamics of courage: Personal learning processes in an adapted physical activity- based rehabilitation context, a single case study

“…By exploring the role of courage in rehabilitation-based learning processes, it becomes clear that what promotes goal-attainment and outcomes in a rehabilitation context depends upon fragile social processes rather than predefined intentions (Miklos, Jahnsen, Nyquist, Hanisch, et al, 2021;Miklos, Jahnsen, Nyquist, & Ullenhag, 2021). From the results in this study, we find that there exists a difference between mastery experiences and activity mastery.…”

“…Because APA learning processes are highly person-centered and therefore unique, it is of great importance to understand how APA staff balance their professional knowledge with sensitivity to each learning situation (Pawlowski & Yun, 2019;Standal, 2008). In previous research courage is highlighted as a central personal attribute for engaging in challenging activities and learning processes (Miklos, Jahnsen, Nyquist, Hanisch, et al, 2021;Miklos, Jahnsen, Nyquist, & Ullenhag, 2021). Courage can therefore be understood as fundamental in APA based learning processes, promoting engagement and personal development by being the "energizing catalyst for choosing growth over safety needs" (Goud, 2005, p. 102).…”

“…We suggest, how APA practitioners, by focusing on facilitating mastery experiences, not only risk increasing social performance pressure; they also risk negating the role of unsuccessful attempts as a natural and valuable part of the learning process. Although rehabilitation and other adapted eujapa.upol.cz physical activity programs are recognized as safe contexts for engaging in challenging activities and self-exploring processes, these programs often stand in contrast to the experienced availability of local activity opportunities (Miklos, Jahnsen, Nyquist, & Ullenhag, 2021;Pawlowski & Yun, 2019). Rehabilitation stays are time limited in nature and focus on increasing individuals' capacity for participating in activities on their own terms in their local environment (Negrini et al, 2022).…”

“…Hence, the opportunity for reaching a skill level allowing young adults with the experience of living with a disability to become completely independent or perform activities in accordance with the socio-normative standards may be limited. Engaging in activities outside the safety of rehabilitation or specialized programs may still enhance feelings of vulnerability and insecurity (Miklos, Jahnsen, Nyquist, & Ullenhag, 2021;Williams et al, 2014). It therefore appears to be beneficial for rehabilitation staff and APA practitioners to facilitate learning processes, which lead beyond mastery experiences.…”

“…The lack of opportunities for engaging in activities may limit their chances to explore their capacities, eujapa.upol.cz build resilience, and gain important resources for navigating and negotiating social environments (Hammel et al, 2008;Kramer et al, 2012;Pawlowski & Yun, 2019). Rehabilitation and specialized activity programs designed for people with the experience of living with a disability are identified as having a different set of social norms and reference points for activity engagement than the environment outside the programs (Miklos, Jahnsen, Nyquist, & Ullenhag, 2021;Pawlowski & Yun, 2019). These programs are therefore recognized as providing an understanding and safe arena for engaging in activities, facing challenges, practicing skills, and exploring own capacities without feeling over-or underestimated (Miklos, Jahnsen, Nyquist, & Ullenhag, 2021).…”