COMPORTAMIENTO PROSOCIAL EN PERSONAS CON DISCAPACIDAD: ESTUDIO CUALITATIVO DE HISTORIAS DE VIDA

Abstract

The objective of this study is to describe and interpret prosocial behavior in individuals with disabilities, based on their life stories, while also considering the re­lationship between this positive behavior and their social inclusion. Qualitative meth­odology was employed, utilizing a life story design and a purposive sampling of eight individuals with different types of disabilities. The data were analyzed using thematic coding and grounded theory. It was found that prosocial behavior is frequent, system­atic, and aimed at promoting the quality of life and inclusion of the most vulnerable in­dividuals. The discussion analyzes these findings in light of the literature and provides some theoretical and practical suggestions on the topic.