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Thriving for Adolescents with Intellectual Disability: A Photo-Elicitation Qualitative Study
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Annie S. Mills; Teresa Sellitto; Dallas D. Sorken; Katie Saunders; Lauren Bishop; Jan Willem Gorter; Jonathan A. Weiss – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: There has been a shift in recent decades towards studying the strengths of people with intellectual disability to promote wellbeing. This study developed a conceptualisation of "thriving" specific to adolescents with intellectual disability. Method: A photo-elicitation qualitative design was used. Participants were 12…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Intellectual Disability, Well Being, Life Satisfaction
The Social Life of Young People with Intellectual Disabilities Studying at University: An Inclusive Research Using Photovoice
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María Rivero; Anabel Moriña – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: This article explores the social life within and outside the university of 17 young Spanish people with intellectual disabilities studying in a postsecondary education programme. This programme offers training for inclusion in the labour market. Students obtain a certificate, which is not an official university degree. Methods:…
Descriptors: Social Life, Intellectual Disability, College Students, Inclusion
A Feasibility Study on Social Competence Intervention for Chinese Adolescents and Adults with Comorbid Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual Disability
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Tsang, Brenda; Leung, Cecilia Nga Wing; Chan, Raymond Won Shing – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2022
Background: Social competence training for individuals with comorbid autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) and intellectual disability was scarce and had methodological limitations in sample sizes and outcome measures. Aims: The current study addressed the limitations and reported a social competence intervention for adolescents and adults with ASD and…
Descriptors: Interpersonal Competence, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Intellectual Disability
Striking the Right Balance: Police Experience, Perceptions and Use of Independent Support Persons during Interviews Involving People with Intellectual Disability
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Henshaw, Marie; Spivak, Benjamin; Thomas, Stuart D. M. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2018
Background: Several jurisdictions mandate the presence of an independent support person during police interviews with vulnerable people. The current study investigated police officers' experiences and perceptions of these volunteers during interviews with people with intellectual disability(ies) (ID). Methods: The sample comprised 229 police…
Descriptors: Interviews, Intellectual Disability, Police, Law Enforcement
The Role of Professionals in Promoting Independent Living: Perspectives of Self-Advocates and Front-Line Managers
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Pallisera, Maria; Vilà, Montserrat; Fullana, Judit; Díaz-Garolera, Gemma; Puyalto, Carolina; Valls, Maria-Josep – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2018
Background: Support from professionals plays an important role in helping people with intellectual disabilities to live an independent life. This research aims to analyse the role played by support professionals based on the perceptions of the professionals and self-advocates with intellectual disabilities. The research was conducted in Catalonia…
Descriptors: Independent Living, Administrators, Administrator Role, Administrator Attitudes
Exploring the Development of Existing Sex Education Programmes for People with Intellectual Disabilities: An Intervention Mapping Approach
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Schaafsma, Dilana; Stoffelen, Joke M. T.; Kok, Gerjo; Curfs, Leopold M. G. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2013
Background: People with intellectual disabilities face barriers that affect their sexual health. Sex education programmes have been developed by professionals working in the field of intellectual disabilities with the aim to overcome these barriers. The aim of this study was to explore the development of these programmes. Methods: Sex education…
Descriptors: Sex Education, Mental Retardation, Sexuality, Program Development
Exploring the Reliability and Validity of the Social-Moral Awareness Test
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Livesey, Alexandra; Dodd, Karen; Pote, Helen; Marlow, Elizabeth – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2012
Background: The aim of the study was to explore the validity of the social-moral awareness test (SMAT) a measure designed for assessing socio-moral rule knowledge and reasoning in people with learning disabilities. Comparisons between Theory of Mind and socio-moral reasoning allowed the exploration of construct validity of the tool. Factor…
Descriptors: Tests, Test Reliability, Test Validity, Interpersonal Competence