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Mercer, Louise; Cookson, Alex; Müller-Myhsok, Bertram; van Vuuren, Julie – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2023
Background: There has been extensive research into adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), however, less consideration has been given to the prevalence and impact of ACEs for staff working with people with intellectual disabilities. Method: Participants were staff employed by agencies that care for people with intellectual disabilities. An online…
Descriptors: Burnout, Trauma, Intellectual Disability, Caregivers
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Hurt, Amy A.; Grist, Cathy Lann; Malesky, Lann A., Jr.; McCord, David M. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2013
Background: Applied behaviour analysis (ABA) therapists typically work one-to-one with children with autism for extended periods of time, which often leads to high levels of job-related stress, lower levels of job satisfaction, increased frequency of occupational "burnout" and higher than average job turnover (Journal of Autism…
Descriptors: Allied Health Personnel, Behavior Modification, Children, Autism
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Chung, Man Cheung; Harding, Carly – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2009
Background: The present research extended previous research by broadening the dimensions of personality traits, and focusing on burnout and psychological well-being among staff working with people with intellectual disabilities and challenging behaviour. Methods: This is a cross-sectional survey in which 103 staff completed questionnaires…
Descriptors: Personality Traits, Mental Retardation, Burnout, Questionnaires