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Employer Perspectives on Hiring Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities: A Case Study from Serbia
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Direct linkBiljana 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
Agnieszka Wolowicz; Katarzyna Cwirynkalo – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: For many people with intellectual disabilities, the parenting role is inaccessible and/or constrained. This study provides insight into the lived experiences of parents with intellectual disabilities regarding violence and limiting their rights to parenthood in Poland. Method: Twenty-seven parents with intellectual disabilities who…
Descriptors: Parents with Disabilities, Intellectual Disability, Attitudes toward Disabilities, Child Rearing
Emiko Tanaka; Kinuko Sugiura; Marja W. Hodes; Maurice A. Feldman – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: While there is now considerable research on parenting by persons with intellectual disabilities, most of this research comes from Western countries. A dearth of information exists about families headed by parents with intellectual disabilities from other countries. This paper summarises the state of research and practice in Japan,…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Parents with Disabilities, Intellectual Disability, Research
Suze van Wijngaarden; Marja W. Hodes; Leo Cardinaal; Mark Koning; Alice Schippers – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: Families of parents with intellectual disabilities still face discrimination, stigma and inadequate support, placing them in vulnerable positions. Social assistive robotics offers promising support. This study investigates the possible impact of social assistive robotics on family quality of life (FQoL). Method: An inclusive, iterative…
Descriptors: Parents with Disabilities, Intellectual Disability, Attitudes toward Disabilities, Social Bias
Egle Sumskiene; Violeta Gevorgianiene – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: This paper explores experiences of mothers with intellectual disabilities, with an emphasis on oppressive circumstances and stereotypes that contribute to poorer antenatal and social outcomes for mothers and their children, potentially leading to child removal. Drawing parallels to archetypical figures of Solomon and Medea, we explore…
Descriptors: Mothers, Parents with Disabilities, Intellectual Disability, Stereotypes
Álvaro Moraleda Ruano; Diana Ruiz Vicente; Joanne Mampaso Desbrow; Diego Galán-Casado – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: This study examines stigma and self-stigma towards individuals with intellectual disabilities among university students, focusing on cognitive, emotional and behavioural dimensions. It highlights the negative impact on social inclusion and the importance of educational interventions. Methods: A quantitative pre-/post-test design with a…
Descriptors: Social Bias, Self Concept, Intellectual Disability, Attitudes toward Disabilities
Chung Eun Lee; Sehrish Shikarpurya – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background and Aims: Siblings play a crucial role in shaping and guiding the experiences of their brother or sister with a disability across the lifespan. However, little is known about the positive outcomes of their roles and experiences as siblings. Understanding the positive outcomes challenges stereotypes and the stigma associated with…
Descriptors: Adults, Attitudes toward Disabilities, Intellectual Disability, Sibling Relationship
Bethan Ward; Ste Weatherhead; Beth Greenhill – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: The Welfare Reform Act (2012) has been criticised for harming claimants, particularly through functional assessments. Although many people with intellectual disabilities in the UK receive welfare benefits, their experiences of undergoing functional assessments are under-researched. Method: Eight participants with intellectual…
Descriptors: Welfare Services, Welfare Recipients, Eligibility, Attitudes toward Disabilities
