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Exploring Personal And Societal Expectations Of Blind Veterans, Malinda L. Wimbs
Exploring Personal And Societal Expectations Of Blind Veterans, Malinda L. Wimbs
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
More U.S. men and women are returning from military service obligations with physical and mental disabilities which complicate their transition to civilian life. Few researchers, however, have examined the post service experiences of blind veterans and whether they are affected by societal expectations of people living with disabilities. The purpose of this qualitative study was to gain knowledge about the experiences of U.S. veterans who suffered vision loss, and the influence of societal expectations on their lives. Hermeneutic phenomenological methodology was used to explore the personal meanings 8 veterans, who lost their vision during active service, attached to their experiences …