Title of Paper
Traveling for Health: Social Integration Effects of Travel Participation on Health and Wellness for People with Disabilities
Abstract (150 Words)
Drawing on the social model of disability, this study proposes that travel activities need to be recognized by people with disabilities as an active social strategy, which further promotes and affirms their health and wellness perception, ultimately helping this population overcome social, health, and wellness obstacles associated with disability. The study adopts a quantitative analysis that provides evidence for social integration as mediating the benefit of travel participation for health/wellness perception, and further explored and discussed to provide a full picture of the social integration effects of travel on people with disabilities. Our findings may extend from the discussion on disabilities to elderly or autistic patients, as well as other people who are isolated or have limited chances for social engagement.
Traveling for Health: Social Integration Effects of Travel Participation on Health and Wellness for People with Disabilities
Drawing on the social model of disability, this study proposes that travel activities need to be recognized by people with disabilities as an active social strategy, which further promotes and affirms their health and wellness perception, ultimately helping this population overcome social, health, and wellness obstacles associated with disability. The study adopts a quantitative analysis that provides evidence for social integration as mediating the benefit of travel participation for health/wellness perception, and further explored and discussed to provide a full picture of the social integration effects of travel on people with disabilities. Our findings may extend from the discussion on disabilities to elderly or autistic patients, as well as other people who are isolated or have limited chances for social engagement.