視覺障礙跑者與陪跑員跑步經驗之個案研究

Abstract

本研究旨在探討視障跑者與陪跑員在跑步互動中的經驗，並以夥伴關係為核心視角，檢視此特殊合作模式的獨特之處。以質性研究方法，透過訪談、參與觀察等方式，收集豐富的資料，以探討視障跑者與陪跑員在跑步情境中如何建立與維繫夥伴關係、並理解雙方在互動中如何協調和合作，以及此經驗對其個體和社會層面的影響。研究結果顯示，視障跑者與陪跑員的夥伴關係建立是一個動態演進的過程，需要雙方透過持續的互動和磨合來建立信任與默契。在合作中，雙方也需透過感官資訊的互補與協調，來達成跑步目標。同時，跑步對視障跑者而言，不僅是體能上的鍛鍊，更是自我認同和社會參與的重要途徑；而對陪跑員而言，陪跑不僅是助人，也是一個自我成長與反思的過程。據此，本研究建議強化陪跑員培訓、推廣多元參與模式、建立支持性社會環境，並鼓勵相關研究深入探討此議題。本研究期能透過質性研究，提供視障運動實務與理論發展上的新啟發。This research aimed to explore the experiences of visually impaired runners and guide runners in running interactions, adopting a partnership-oriented perspective to examine the distinctive features of this unique form of collaboration. Using a qualitative research approach, data were collected through interviews and participant observation to investigate how visually impaired runners and guide runners established and maintained partnerships, how they coordinated and cooperated during interactions, and the impact of these experiences on both individual and social levels.The findings revealed that the establishment of partnerships between visually impaired runners and guide runners was a dynamic and evolving process, requiring ongoing interaction and adaptation to build mutual trust and rapport. Effective collaboration relied on the complementarity and coordination of sensory information to achieve running goals. For visually impaired runners, running served not only as a means of physical training but also as an important pathway to self-identity and social participation. For guide runners, guiding was not solely an act of assistance but also a process of personal growth and reflection.Based on these findings, this research recommended enhancing guide runner training, promoting diverse participation models, fostering a supportive social environment, and encouraging further research into this topic. Through qualitative inquiry, this research provided new insights for both practical applications and theoretical development in the field of sports for the visually impaired.