NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Showing all 6 results Save | Export
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Ankori, Galia; Yaacovi, Yehonatan; Carmeli, Eli – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2023
Background: Older people with intellectual disabilities represent a new and neglected population in need of services, yet it may be problematic to include them in generic services without having a clear idea of how elderly people from the general population feel towards them. To the best of our knowledge, this topic has not been addressed…
Descriptors: Older Adults, Intellectual Disability, Attitudes toward Disabilities, Generational Differences
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Tavor, Tchai; Akirav, Osnat – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2023
Background: Integrating people with intellectual disabilities into the community has become a major goal in improving society in general. Our study adds an important layer to discussions of how to achieve this goal. Method: We examine both the willingness to integrate people into the community and their willingness to pay for this integration.…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Intellectual Disability, Inclusion, Social Integration
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Eli Ristevski; Fiona McCook; Sharyn Thompson; Zoe Duncan; Bill Lawler; Carole Broxham – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Background: While barriers to participation in physical activity are well documented, there is no consolidated evidence on strategies promoting participation of people with intellectual disability in physical activities. Methods: We conducted a scoping review to examine initiatives used to facilitate the inclusion of people with intellectual…
Descriptors: Inclusion, Intellectual Disability, Physical Activities, Athletics
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Kármán, Bianka; Szekeres, Ágota; Papp, Gabriella – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2022
Background: The inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities is limited due to a high prevalence of prejudice towards this population. We reviewed studies to identify the most effective intervention methods that focus on acceptance of people with intellectual disabilities. Method: A literature review was conducted using several…
Descriptors: Inclusion, Intellectual Disability, Social Bias, Attitudes toward Disabilities
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Gobec, Charlotte; Rillotta, Fiona; Raghavendra, Parimala – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2022
Background: Adults with intellectual disability who attended higher education programs have reported increasing self-determination, developing social skills and forming relationships. However, there is limited evidence about what adults with intellectual disability do after they complete such programs. This study investigated the experiences of…
Descriptors: Adults, Intellectual Disability, Higher Education, Inclusion
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Sommarö, Susanna; Andersson, Agneta; Skagerström, Janna – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2020
Background: People with intellectual disability (ID) have few role models for sexual expression and behaviour, and those who identify as LGBTQ experience dual marginalization. The aim of this study is to explore knowledge and attitudes concerning patients with both ID and norm-breaking sexuality and/or gender identity among healthcare…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, LGBTQ People, Knowledge Level, Attitudes