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Zhao, Winnie Mai; Thirumal, Kirtana; Renwick, Rebecca; DuBois, Denise – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2021
Background: Research suggests that sport facilitates belonging for diverse athletes. This scoping review characterizes literature on sport participation and belonging for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Materials and Methods: A search of five databases identified 17,497 articles. Selected articles (N = 39) underwent…
Descriptors: Athletics, Young Adults, Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disabilities
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Tilley, Elizabeth; Strnadová, Iva; Danker, Joanne; Walmsley, Jan; Loblinzk, Julie – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2020
Background: A high sense of subjective well-being has been associated with more prosocial behaviours, better health, work productivity and positive relationships. The aim of this systematic review was to explore what impact self-advocacy has on the subjective well-being of people with intellectual disabilities. Method: The authors reviewed…
Descriptors: Self Advocacy, Well Being, Intellectual Disability, Literature Reviews
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Fenn, Kristina; Scior, Katrina – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2019
Background: There is no one agreed definition of self-advocacy, but it can be taken to include actions and concepts such as standing up for one's rights and self-determination. Method: A review of studies examining the psychological and social impact of self-advocacy group membership on people with intellectual disabilities was conducted.…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Self Advocacy, Group Membership, Empowerment