The impact of adapted competitive sports activity on the social relationships of the physically disabled: A field study of the Boussaâda volleyball team

Abstract

This intervention aims to clarify the social standing of physically disabled individuals through their participation in competitive sports. These individuals are considered a category of people with special needs, often viewed negatively by society as deficient and marginalized. However, this perception frequently shifts to a more positive one due to the achievements of physically disabled individuals, achievements that many able-bodied people cannot accomplish. Among these achievements is athletic success through competitive physical activity, which attracts the attention of a large segment of society. This often leads to a re-evaluation of many negative attitudes towards this group. Based on the foregoing, we address the following question: "Does competitive physical activity positively impact the social relationships of physically disabled individuals?"