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Richardson, Ben; Webber, Lynne S.; Lambrick, Frank – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2020
Background: Despite agreement that restrictive intervention (RI) should only be used as a last resort and for as long as required, little is known about long-term RI among individuals with a disability. This study examines long-term RI use. Method: From the Restrictive Intervention Data System dataset from Victoria, Australia, a cohort of 1,414…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Foreign Countries, Intellectual Disability, Communication Disorders
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Vassos, Maria; Nankervis, Karen; Skerry, Trevor; Lante, Kerrie – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2019
Background: Research shows that up to 43% of disability support workers (DSWs) report poor psychosocial work outcomes (e.g., stress, job burnout, low job satisfaction). This study examined whether the job demand-control-(support) model offers a valid explanation of DSW burnout and work engagement. Method: 325 DSWs completed online measures of…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Stress Variables, Burnout, Job Satisfaction