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Direct linkDesroches, Melissa L.; Sethares, Kristen A.; Curtin, Carol; Chung, Joohyun – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2019
Background: Negative healthcare provider attitudes may contribute to healthcare disparities in adults with intellectual disabilities. This study identified predictors of nurses' attitudes and emotions toward caring for adults with intellectual disabilities in the United States. Method: A convenience sample of 248 nurses was used to collect nurses'…
Descriptors: Nurses, Attitudes, Predictor Variables, Emotional Response
Szumski, Grzegorz; Firkowska-Mankiewicz, Anna; Lebuda, Izabela; Karwowski, Maciej – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2018
Background: This longitudinal study examines the extent to which personal factors (intelligence and health status), social resources (family socioeconomic status, SES), special school placement and being labelled as a pupil with a disability in childhood predict subjective quality of life and objective life success 23 years later. Materials and…
Descriptors: Success, Quality of Life, Slow Learners, Socioeconomic Status
Humphreys, Lincoln; Bigby, Christine; Iacono, Teresa – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2020
Background: Research has shown that there is variability in quality of life (QOL) outcomes for people with intellectual disabilities who live in group homes. The aim was to examine dimensions of group home culture as predictors of QOL outcomes. Method: The Group Home Culture Scale (GHCS) was used to measure staff perceptions of culture in 23 group…
Descriptors: Quality of Life, Intellectual Disability, Group Homes, Caregiver Attitudes
Beadle-Brown, J.; Leigh, J.; Whelton, B.; Richardson, L.; Beecham, J.; Baumker, T.; Bradshaw, J. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2016
Background: People with severe and profound intellectual disabilities often spend substantial time isolated and disengaged. The nature and quality of the support appears to be important in determining quality of life. Methods: Structured observations and staff questionnaires were used to explore the quality of life and quality of support for 110…
Descriptors: Quality of Life, Severe Intellectual Disability, Social Support Groups, Predictor Variables
Kocman, Andreas; Weber, Germain – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2018
Background: Current research on employment options for people with Intellectual Disability emphasizes the importance of employee needs and satisfaction. The study aims at systematically reviewing the literature on job satisfaction and related constructs. Methods: A systematic literature search was conducted. Studies were included if (i) they are…
Descriptors: Job Satisfaction, Quality of Working Life, Motivation, Employees
McGlinchey, Eimear; McCallion, Philip; Burke, Eilish; Carroll, Rachel; McCarron, Mary – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2013
Background: The benefits of being in employment are well documented; however, underemployment is a critical issue for people with intellectual disability (ID). Some individuals perceive themselves as being in employment when in fact they are attending a non-work site such as a day service. The impact that this perception of employment has on other…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Mental Retardation, Underemployment, Day Programs
Flores, Noelia; Jenaro, Cristina; Orgaz, M. Begona; Martin, M. Victoria – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2011
Background: This paper examines the perceived quality of working life of workers with intellectual disabilities. Specifically, this paper looks at participants' perceptions in relation to perceived job demands and resources and their impact on experienced job satisfaction. Methods: In this cross-sectional survey, 507 workers with intellectual…
Descriptors: Supported Employment, Job Satisfaction, Mental Retardation, Quality of Working Life
Hensel, Elizabeth; Kroese, Biza Stenfert; Rose, John – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2007
Background: Less than 10% of people with intellectual disabilities are employed. The aim of the present study was to investigate what psychological factors might predict employment outcome for people with intellectual disability who had received a placement in a supported employment service. Method: Sixty people were interviewed whilst they were…
Descriptors: Employment Services, Supported Employment, Mental Retardation, Job Training
Chou, Yueh-Ching; Lin, Li-Chan; Chang, Ai-Ling; Schalock, Robert L. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2007
Background: Taiwanese family carers of people with intellectual disabilities not only suffer from long-term stress but also need to cope with social difficulties. The aim of this study is to evaluate the quality of life (QOL) among family carers of people with intellectual disabilities. Materials and methods: A census interview survey was…
Descriptors: Family Income, Mental Retardation, Health Conditions, Quality of Life
