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Direct linkMuñoz-López, Saray; Molina-Garcia, Pablo; Gutiérrez-Cruz, Carmen; Ubago-Díaz, Rocio; Romero-Ayuso, Dulce; Ariza-Vega, Patrocinio – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2023
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic might negatively impact the quality of life and functional autonomy of Spanish adults with intellectual disability, and meaningful activities could prevent this negative progression. Methods: This is a prospective cohort study in Spanish adults with intellectual disability during the COVID-19 pandemic. Quality of…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Adults, Intellectual Disability, Quality of Life
Christophe Wille; Geert van Hove; Jos van Loon; Dominique Van de Velde; Patricia de Vriendt – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: People with intellectual disabilities in Flanders (Belgium) often rely on their direct support professionals (DSPs) to engage in meaningful activities. While structured approaches exist to guide engagement, limited insight is available into the specific support DSPs need in practice. Methods: A descriptive qualitative study was…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Intellectual Disability, Professional Personnel, Participation
Gisselle Gallego; Patricia O'Brien; Clara Goossens; Trevor Parmenter; Vivienne Riches; Mary-Ann O'Donovan – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: This study aimed to evaluate the everyday ways that individuals with mild and moderate intellectual disabilities exercise choice and control. Method: Photovoice with 17 adults with mild to moderate intellectual disability who were receiving individual funding was conducted. Focus groups were held to review the photos. Findings: While…
Descriptors: Mild Intellectual Disability, Moderate Intellectual Disability, Adults, Aspiration
Fiona Brand; Katrina Scior; Alana Loewenberger – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Background: Research into befriending for people with intellectual disabilities is limited. This study aimed to explore the impact, mechanisms of change, and limitations of a befriending scheme for adults with intellectual disabilities and/or autism. Methods: Participants were recruited using convenience sampling. Thirteen individuals with…
Descriptors: Friendship, Intellectual Disability, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Adults
Stancliffe, Roger J.; Wiese, Michele Y.; Read, Sue; Jeltes, Gail; Barton, Rebecca; Clayton, Josephine M. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2021
Background: Caregivers often avoid involving people with intellectual disability in end-of-life discussions and activities. One reason is fear that the person may become upset or psychologically harmed. Methods: Pre and post a 6-month intervention about end of life, we assessed depression, anxiety, and fear of death among intervention (n = 24) and…
Descriptors: Adults, Intellectual Disability, Emotional Response, Discussion
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
