%0 Journal Article
%T The Stigmatising Nature towards Type One Diabetic Students in the Education System, Their Coping Strategies and Necessary Interventions
%A Aicha Hefiela
%J Open Journal of Social Sciences
%P 306-341
%@ 2327-5960
%D 2023
%I Scientific Research Publishing
%R 10.4236/jss.2023.115021
%X This paper investigates the lived experiences of students with type one di<span style=\"font-family:;\" \"=\"\">abetes. It seeks to understand how their medical condition plays a role
in their educational attainment. The paper highlights Goffman¡¯s theory of
stigmatization to explore how diabetic students cope with stereotypes placed on
them, and how this affects their relationships and educational path. </span><span style=\"font-family:;\" \"=\"\">Investigating</span><span style=\"font-family:;\" \"=\"\"> what
diabetic students in Kuwait</span><span style=\"font-family:;\" \"=\"\"> </span><span style=\"font-family:;\" \"=\"\">struggle
with academically, and how an array of bodies such as students themselves,
their parents, school staff, and Educational institutions can support type one
diabetic students succeeding on their academic journey.</span>
%K Type One Diabetes
%K Stigma
%K Coping
%K Sick-Role
%K Capital
%K Label
%K Hypoglycemia
%K Hyperglycemia
%U http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=125195