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Direct linkPeter Baker; Josephine Chishty-Collins; Nick Gore – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: The psychological wellbeing of staff who provide support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities is one of the crucial factors in determining the quality of provision offered. An understanding of the current status and influencing variables of staff psychological wellbeing is considered to be vital in this respect.…
Descriptors: Adults, Intellectual Disability, Employees, Caregivers
Cuskelly, Monica; Moni, Karen; McMahon, Mary; Jobling, Anne; Lloyd, Jan – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Background: Person-centred service delivery underpins current approaches to working with individuals with intellectual disabilities. We investigated views of staff from a service organisation regarding their roles in creating desired futures for adults with intellectual disabilities. Methods: Data were gathered from staff of a large organisation…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Employees, Role, Readiness
Employer Perspectives on Hiring Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities: A Case Study from Serbia
Biljana Milanovic-Dobrota; Sara Jelic; Nataša Buha; Mirjana Japundža-Milisavljevic – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: Individuals with intellectual disabilities have the lowest employment rates amongst all disability types, despite available job opportunities. Employer bias is a significant barrier to their workforce participation. This research examines employers' opinions towards hiring individuals with intellectual disabilities in Serbia. Method:…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Intellectual Disability, Employer Attitudes, Employees
Andrew Joyce; Perri Campbell; Jenny Crosbie; Erin Wilson – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: Social enterprises have the potential to address some of the current barriers that people with an intellectual disability experience in transitioning to open employment opportunities. However, it is unknown in detail how social enterprises are able to facilitate this transition, which limits ability to scale-up these organisational…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Organizational Communication, Institutional Characteristics, Business
Eke Bruinsma; Annelies A. de Bildt; Pieter J. Hoekstra; Gerda M. de Kuijper; Barbara J. van den Hoofdakker – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: We aimed to identify key factors in implementing and adhering to positive behaviour support (PBS), provided by frontline staff, targeting challenging behaviours of people with intellectual disabilities living in residential group homes. Method: Using semi-structured interviews with 12 frontline staff members, we collected perspectives…
Descriptors: Positive Behavior Supports, Behavior Problems, Intellectual Disability, Group Homes
Madelaine Carter; Nicole Bobbette; Sabrina Campanella; Yona Lunsky – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: Workers in the intellectual disability sector encounter significant work-related stress impacting their mental health. This study explores the barriers faced by these workers when accessing mental health support during the pandemic. Methods: 1831 surveys were completed by intellectual disability support workers from Ontario, Canada…
Descriptors: Employees, Intellectual Disability, Barriers, Mental Health
Siméon T. A. Lahaije; Jorien Luijkx; Aly Waninge; Annette A. J. van der Putten – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: Families with a child with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities have to manage the pervasive support needs of their child, which is a complex task. By properly supporting them, we can ensure these families live a positive and meaningful life. Method: A product to support these families was developed using the method of…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Online Courses, Training, Government Employees
