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Direct linkKuijper, Gerda M.; Hoekstra, Pieter J. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2019
Background: Results of discontinuation of antipsychotics in people with intellectual disability are variable and may depend on staff factors. Method: We attempted to taper off antipsychotics in 14 weeks after which participants were free to restart. We investigated the influence of support professionals' feelings towards challenging behaviour,…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Drug Therapy, Behavior Problems, Depression (Psychology)
Cressey, Helen; Oliver, Chris; Crawford, Hayley; Waite, Jane – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2019
Background: There is limited research into the nature and aetiology of temper outbursts in people with intellectual disabilities. In this study, we describe the phenomenology and environmental context of temper outbursts in Lowe syndrome, a rare genetic syndrome in which outbursts are purportedly frequent. Method: A temper outburst interview (TOI)…
Descriptors: Psychological Patterns, Intellectual Disability, Environmental Influences, Phenomenology
Scott, Haleigh M.; Havercamp, Susan M. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2018
Background: The intellectual disability field has learned about the lives of people with intellectual disabilities (ID), largely from the perspective of their family and caregivers. Information from caregivers has been critical to scientific advancement, especially when caregivers are engaged on behalf of individuals with significant language…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Caregiver Attitudes, Language Impairments, Adults
Mérineau-Côté, Julie; Morin, Diane – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2014
Background: Restrictive measures may have important physical and psychological consequences on all persons involved. The current study examined how these are perceived by persons with intellectual disabilities and staff. Materials and Methods: Interviews were conducted with eight persons with intellectual disabilities who experienced a restrictive…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Interviews, Caregivers, Discipline
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
Thomas, Cathryn; Rose, John – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2010
Background: The current study examines a model relating to the concept of reciprocity and burnout in staff, incorporating previous research findings based upon Weiner's (1980, 1986) cognitive-emotional model linking emotions, optimism and helping behaviour, with the aim of testing the model. Materials: Staff working in community homes within the…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Burnout, Path Analysis, Public Sector
Emerson, Eric; Robertson, Janet; Wood, Justin – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2004
Background: The aim of the present study was to identify factors associated with the level of psychological distress reported by family carers of children with intellectual disability living in a large urban conurbation. Method: Information was collected by postal questionnaire (or interview for family carers who did not have English as their…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Psychological Patterns, Stress Variables, Caregivers
