Abstract:
This research aims to study qualities, narrative paradigm and communication tactics of Independent Living Philosophy through personal experience narratives of persons with disabilities including attitudes of the writers or publication-staff. This research employs qualitative methods to study 42 different published stories of persons with disabilities in Thai language during BE 2524 - 2556 (1981 - 2013 AD) Focusing on 17 books on severely disabled persons along with documentary research and semi-structured interview of 20 persons relating to publication. The research shows that 1) Quality of personal experience narratives of persons with disabilities - authors with physical or motion disabilities are of highest number and all disabilities are obtained later. The physical writing methods can be categorized into three groups: writing by their own organ or devices, writing with assistant, and the mix of both. The objective of writing focuses on the story of struggling in life and on the creation of good understanding towards the disabled. The theme and plot present determination to overcome life obstacles. 2) Narrative paradigm from the elements of the stories is character, conflict, place of presentation and atmosphere, narrators standpoint and voice. All helps communicate Independent Living Philosophy. Particularly, the main characters uphold value of freedom, self-pride, and being religious. On communication tactics, Independent Living Philosophy relies on the probability; completeness and coherence of the narrative. The narrative fidelity rests on explicit values: the love of freedom. The relevance of values matches the topic: a success in life. These values thus have consequence on readers at personal and societal levels. The values are in accord with world view and experience of readers, and the values will lead to the ideal basis for human conduct which is the devotion to others and equitable society. 3) Attitudes of the persons relating to publication are interviewed and founded that they wish to give moral support to readers to struggle in life. They think that the narratives are powerful for readers as they are from the real life experience and create a strong sentiment. The supporting factors for publication are social context, economic downturn, and publishers policy. The most expected value of these narratives is positive attitude. The consequence on readers at personal is developing a positive mindset and at societal level : better understanding and equality for all.