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"We Just Call Them People": Positive Regard as a Dimension of Culture in Group Homes for People with Severe Intellectual Disability
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Bigby, Christine; Knox, Marie; Beadle-Brown, Julie; Clement, Tim – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2015
Background: A dimension of the culture in group homes is staff regard for residents. In underperforming group homes, staff regard residents as being not "like us" (Bigby, Knox, Beadle-Brown, Clement & Mansell, 2012). We hypothesized the opposite pole of this dimension, in higher performing group homes, would be that staff regard…
Descriptors: Interviews, Severe Mental Retardation, Group Homes, Employee Attitudes
Carer Knowledge and Perceptions of Healthy Lifestyles for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities
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Melville, Craig A.; Hamilton, Sarah; Miller, Susan; Boyle, Susan; Robinson, Nicola; Pert, Carol; Hankey, Catherine R. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2009
Background: Carers can have a significant impact supporting people with intellectual disabilities to make healthy lifestyle choices. This study examines carers' training needs on diet and physical activity. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was undertaken of the knowledge and perceptions of carers supporting adults with intellectual disabilities.…
Descriptors: Educational Needs, Physical Activities, Mental Retardation, Knowledge Level