精神障害者の就労を支援する援助者の視点と役割に関する一考察 : 当事者が自主運営する有限会社「萌」の援助者の語りを通して

摘要

Studies have found links between work and the recovery of people with mental disabilities, and support is expected in terms of proposals and practices for various forms of work. `Moeu27, a limited company independently managed by people with mental disabilities, operates in a commercial district by carrying out work that is rooted in the community. To clarify the perspectives and roles of supporters regarding Moeu27s proposals and practices, interviews were conducted with the staff of Moe and they were analysed using a revised grounded theory approach. The following results were obtained: (1) a mutual understanding of value consciousness, (2) reflection on the existing support system, (3) efforts to encourage the understanding of those involved, (4) construction of new roles, (5) calm judgement and a positive attitude, (6) escort for independent activities, (7) attainment of joy and a sense of fulfilment. These findings clarified that supporters at Moe had examined their own way of providing aid to the people with mental disabilities by interacting with them and the environment, and were able to eschew the welfare standpoint of those concerned, rethink ways of intervening on behalf of such individuals, and assume a steering role in proposals, practices and activities related to independent forms of work for those concerned.