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The Social Life of Young People with Intellectual Disabilities Studying at University: An Inclusive Research Using Photovoice
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María Rivero; Anabel Moriña – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: This article explores the social life within and outside the university of 17 young Spanish people with intellectual disabilities studying in a postsecondary education programme. This programme offers training for inclusion in the labour market. Students obtain a certificate, which is not an official university degree. Methods:…
Descriptors: Social Life, Intellectual Disability, College Students, Inclusion
Peer Perspectives on Friendships among Peers with and without Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: A Pilot Mixed Methods Study
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Sehrish Shikarpurya; Melissa Fogarty; Carly B. Gilson; Megan Benzel; Katherine E. Fletcher; Courtney Osburn; Alexis Villarreal; Abigail Tassin – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Background: The benefits of friendships among peers with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities are well supported by research. However, little is known about the nature of these inclusive friendships in inclusive college courses. Method: We explored the perspectives of peers on the development of authentic friendships among peers…
Descriptors: Public Colleges, Research Universities, Students with Disabilities, Intellectual Disability
Neighbourhood Social Inclusion from the Perspective of People with Intellectual Disabilities: Relevant Themes Identified with the Use of Photovoice
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Overmars-Marx, Tessa; Thomése, Fleur; Meininger, Herman – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2019
Background: Earlier studies show that to gain more understanding of the concept of social inclusion, the views and experiences of people with intellectual disabilities are needed. The aim of this study was to investigate their perspective on neighbourhood social inclusion from an ecological point of view. Method: We carried out a photovoice study…
Descriptors: Neighborhoods, Inclusion, Intellectual Disability, Photography
Australians with Intellectual Disability Share Their Experiences of Retirement from Mainstream Employment
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Brotherton, Michelle; Stancliffe, Roger J.; Wilson, Nathan J.; O'Loughlin, Kate – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2020
Background: As part of a larger study exploring the transition to retirement for people with intellectual disability from a working life in mainstream employment, this paper reports on retirement from the perspective of those who have already retired. Method: Semi-structured interviews were undertaken with five Australian retirees with…
Descriptors: Retirement, Intellectual Disability, Employment, Foreign Countries
Social Networks of Adults with an Intellectual Disability from South Asian and White Communities in the United Kingdom: A Comparison
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Bhardwaj, Anjali K.; Forrester-Jones, Rachel V. E.; Murphy, Glynis H. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2018
Background: Little research exists comparing the social networks of people with intellectual disability (ID) from South Asian and White backgrounds. This UK study reports on the barriers that South Asian people with intellectual disability face in relation to social inclusion compared to their White counterparts. Materials and methods: A…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Social Networks, Adults, Intellectual Disability
From Social Exclusion to Supported Inclusion: Adults with Intellectual Disability Discuss Their Lived Experiences of a Structured Social Group
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Wilson, Nathan J.; Jaques, Hayden; Johnson, Amanda; Brotherton, Michelle L. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2017
Background: People with intellectual disability often have few friends and experience social exclusion. Recognising this gap, supported social groups with the aim of inclusion and interdependence were created by a supported employment provider. Methods: Interviews were undertaken with 10 adults with intellectual disability exploring their lived…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Adults, Social Isolation, Social Support Groups
Community Involvement of Young Adults with Intellectual Disabilities: Their Experiences and Perspectives on Inclusion
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Hall, Sarah A. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2017
Background: Inclusion in the community is essential to enhancing a person's quality of life. Although people with intellectual disabilities have a desire to be more involved in activities, they experience barriers that limit their inclusion. Methods: The purpose of this study was to describe the community involvement of young adults with…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Young Adults, Inclusion, Interviews
Social Connections for Older People with Intellectual Disability in Ireland: Results from Wave One of IDS-TILDA
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McCausland, Darren; McCallion, Philip; Cleary, Eimear; McCarron, Mary – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2016
Background: The literature on influences of community versus congregated settings raises questions about how social inclusion can be optimised for people with intellectual disability. This study examines social contacts for older people with intellectual disability in Ireland, examining differences in social connection for adults with intellectual…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Older Adults, Intellectual Disability, Social Life