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Andrea Almas; Rosemary Lysaght; Susan Farrell; Lorrie Heffernan – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: Engagement of individuals with an intellectual disability and their caregivers in health care has been highlighted as an essential factor in developing services that better meet client needs; however, few studies have focused on the engagement of individuals with a dual diagnosis (intellectual disability co-occurring with a mental…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Caregivers, Health Services, Comorbidity
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Katherine McDonald; Madison Brodeur; Ariel Schwartz – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: We identified participant-level risks and safeguards in social-behavioural research with adults with developmental disabilities. Method: We conducted a qualitative systematic review on risks and safeguards in peer-reviewed research with adults with developmental disabilities. We identified research reporting on risks and safeguards…
Descriptors: Adults, Developmental Disabilities, Research, Risk
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Derks, Suzanne D. M.; Willemen, Agnes M.; Wouda, Mirjam; Sterkenburg, Paula S. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Background: Mentalising and stress regulation pose challenges for adults with mild to borderline intellectual disabilities (MBID), emphasising the importance of an intervention program. The study examined the effectiveness and social validity of the serious game 'You & I' in enhancing mentalising and stress regulation among adults with MBID.…
Descriptors: Educational Games, Adults, Intellectual Disability, Metacognition
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Ruth Walker; Irene Belperio; Christine Bigby; Ilan Wiesel; Fiona Rillotta; Claire Hutchinson – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: It is well documented that many adults with intellectual disabilities live with ageing parents, often without concrete plans for transitioning to alternative living arrangements. Little is known about transition experiences once they occur. This study explores the experiences of adults with intellectual disabilities and their family…
Descriptors: Transitional Programs, Family Environment, Group Homes, Adults
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A. Miceli; L. Lucassen; R. Rinaldi; N. Van Ooteghem; D. Walter; M. Perau; C. Kahwaji; A. Mayart; E. Batselé – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: This study investigates the healthcare needs and experiences of adults with intellectual disabilities, focusing on identifying areas for improvement. Its innovation lies in including individuals with intellectual disabilities as co-researchers in the research process. Method: Thematic analysis was performed on five focus groups with 30…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Adults, Intellectual Disability, Health Needs
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Rachel D'Sa; Ian Fletcher; Stephen Field – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Background: Research suggests that a better awareness of how staff who directly support people with intellectual disabilities experience their working relationships, will contribute to understanding staff wellbeing and the quality of care they offer. This study aimed to gain insights into the lived experiences of support workers in supported…
Descriptors: Adults, Intellectual Disability, Caregivers, Well Being
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Martin, Andrew J.; Strnadová, Iva; Loblinzk, Julie; Danker, Joanne C.; Cumming, Therese M. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2021
Background: Mobile technology has the potential to assist adults with intellectual disabilities to initiate and maintain social connections in important areas of their lives, such as family, friends and work/volunteering. Method: The present study investigated how specific aspects of mobile device/app use are associated with the social inclusion…
Descriptors: Telecommunications, Handheld Devices, Intellectual Disability, Adults
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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
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MacHale, Rosemary; Ffrench, Cathal; McGuire, Brian – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2023
Background: Technology is ubiquitous in all aspects of daily life and research interest in the topic of digital mental health interventions (DMHI) for people with intellectual disabilities is growing. In addition, the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated technology use in delivering mental health supports. Method: This review used a qualitative…
Descriptors: Experience, Attitudes, Adults, Intellectual Disability
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Haenen, Alexandra; Frielink, Noud; van Ool, Jans; Tan, Francis I. Y.; Embregts, Petri J. C. M. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2023
Background: While epilepsy can decrease quality of life and self-determination in individuals without intellectual disabilities, the impact of epilepsy on experienced self-determination in people with intellectual disabilities remains unclear. Method: We conducted semi-structured interviews with six adults (four men, two women) aged 30-61 with…
Descriptors: Self Determination, Experience, Mild Intellectual Disability, Epilepsy
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McCarthy, Michelle; Bates, Claire; Elson, Nicola; Hunt, Siobhan; Milne-Skillman, Karen; Forrester--Jones, Rachel – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2022
Background: Adults with intellectual disabilities have historically been hindered, rather than supported, in their desire to form loving relationships. This paper sought to explore with them what kinds of support they wanted in the 21st Century. Method: Semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with 40 adults with intellectual…
Descriptors: Attitudes, Adults, Intellectual Disability, Intimacy
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Francesca Ribenfors; Lauren Blood; Chris Hatton; Anna Marriott – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: Given the current sociopolitical climate, people with intellectual disabilities are spending more time at home. Much housing-related research focuses on informant-completed measures and quantifiable outcomes. By contrast, this article explores the perspectives of adults with intellectual disabilities concerning what they liked or…
Descriptors: Residential Programs, Residential Care, Intellectual Disability, Adults
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Oloidi, Edward Olayinka; Northway, Ruth; Prince, Jane – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2022
Background: Services have a duty to uphold the personal and sexual relationship (P&SR) rights of adults with intellectual disability. However, little is known about how social care workers' (SCWs) perceptions of public views of intellectual disability and sexuality might affect their attitudes, believes and behaviours towards supporting…
Descriptors: Sexuality, Intellectual Disability, Social Influences, Caseworkers
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Paige Reeves; David McConnell; Shanon K. Phelan – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: Social inclusion focussed on belonging is increasingly emphasised by disability advocates and policymakers, yet belonging often remains absent for adults labelled with intellectual disabilities. People labelled with intellectual disabilities often rely on service providers to support their belonging. Methods: In this critically…
Descriptors: Adults, Intellectual Disability, Professional Personnel, Services
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McDonald, Katherine E.; Gibbons, Colleen; Conroy, Nicole; Olick, Robert S. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2022
Background: Adults with intellectual disability experience disparities in social determinants of health and health outcomes. While new knowledge can advance health equity, adults with intellectual disability are frequently excluded from being direct respondents in research. Their inclusion requires addressing scientific and ethical challenges that…
Descriptors: Adults, Intellectual Disability, Research, Sampling
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