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Coleman, Jeanine; Thompson, Talia; Riley, Karen; Allen, Korrie; Michalak, Claire; Shields, Rebecca; Berry-Kravis, Elizabeth; Hessl, David – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2023
Background: Parenting children and young adults with intellectual disabilities, including individuals with fragile X syndrome and Down syndrome, is challenging, joyful, and complicated. Exploring how parents talk about their children, and the quality of the parent/child relationship can provide insight into the home environment and interactional…
Descriptors: Genetic Disorders, Intellectual Disability, Congenital Impairments, Parents
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Martens, Marga A. W.; Janssen, Marleen J.; Ruijssenaars, Wied A. J. J. M.; Huisman, Mark; Riksen-Walraven, J. Marianne – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2017
Background: Recent studies have shown that it is possible to foster affective involvement between people with congenital deafblindness and their communication partners. Affective involvement is crucial for well-being, and it is important to know whether it can also be fostered with people who have congenital deafblindness and intellectual…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Deaf Blind, Affective Behavior, Interpersonal Communication
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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