Can disability studies and psychology join hands?
Although the field of disabilities studies incorporates psychology within its interdisciplinary purview, it embodies a distinct perspective consonant with the new paradigm of disability. This perspective is contrasted with that of psychology, and the place of disability within psychology is examined. Although psychology has begun to embrace diversity, disability has remained marginalized. Four areas are presented in this article: (a) the foundational ideas of disability studies, (b) training in disability within psychology, (c) the paradigms of disability reflected in research on disability, and (d) future research directions.
Olkin
Rhoda
R
Department of Clinical Psychology, California School of Professional Psychology, Alliant International University, USA. rolkin@ispwest.com
Pledger
Constance
C
D006801:Humans; D033183:Interdisciplinary Communication; D019989:Persons with Intellectual Disabilities; D011584:Psychology / Q000379:methods*