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Direct linkAngus Y. K. Lam; Matthew K. S. Yau; Richard C. Franklin; Peter A. Leggat – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: Sexual well-being significantly impacts the overall quality of life for individuals with and without intellectual disabilities. Notably, parents play a pivotal role in influencing their children's sexual development, and their attitudes towards this topic are shaped by Chinese sociocultural values. Methods: This study employed…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Well Being, Quality of Life, Intellectual Disability
Rodriquez, Jason; Gupta, Anmol; Ballard, Staci C.; Siperstein, Gary N. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2023
Background: Identity development in individuals with disabilities is often negatively impacted by exclusion, marginalisation, and stigma. However, meaningful opportunities for community engagement can serve as one pathway towards establishing positive identity. This pathway is further examined in the present study. Methods: Researchers used a…
Descriptors: Youth, Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disabilities, Self Concept
Windsor, Catriona; Zhang, Tingwei; Wilson, Nathan J.; Blyth, Katrina; Ballentine, Natalie; Speyer, Renée – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2023
Background: Evidence-based interventions are essential for school-aged children with intellectual disabilities to facilitate development and promote future independence. Methods: Using a PRISMA approach, systematic screening of five databases was undertaken. Original randomised controlled studies with psychosocial-behavioural interventions were…
Descriptors: Intervention, Elementary School Students, Intellectual Disability, Students with Disabilities
Fisher, Marisa H.; Athamanah, Lindsay S.; Sung, Connie; Josol, Cynde Katherine – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2020
Abstract Social inclusion of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) is related to positive mental health and social outcomes; yet, individuals with IDD experience societal barriers that limit opportunities for community participation. Providing opportunities for interactions between individuals with and without IDD…
Descriptors: Self Determination, Mentors, Inclusion, Peer Relationship
Dickinson, Danielle; Hutchinson, Nick – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2019
Background: Theatre companies to show positive capabilities and identities of people with intellectual disabilities have been established. Existing research focuses upon sole theatre performances and rarely includes the impacts on those in the immediate and wider contexts of people with intellectual disabilities. Methods: The impacts of a theatre…
Descriptors: Theater Arts, Intellectual Disability, Self Concept, Individual Development
Thompson, Talia; Talapatra, Devadrita; Hazel, Cynthia E.; Coleman, Jeanine; Cutforth, Nicholas – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2020
Background: Down syndrome (DS) is the most common genetic cause of intellectual disability. Prior research has primarily focused on associated medical problems and skill deficits. This study takes a novel positive psychology approach by examining critical individual characteristics and environmental factors that facilitate exceptional quality of…
Descriptors: Down Syndrome, Case Studies, Adults, Well Being
Gauthier-Boudreault, Camille; Couture, Mélanie; Gallagher, Frances – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2018
Background: At age 21, access to specialised services for youth with profound intellectual disability is reduced. Few studies have focused on parents' views concerning potential solutions to ease the transition to adulthood, and most existing solutions target young adults with less severe intellectual disability. The aim of this study is to…
Descriptors: Young Adults, Severe Intellectual Disability, Parent Attitudes, Semi Structured Interviews
Grant, Gordon; Ramcharan, Paul; Flynn, Margaret – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2007
Aim: This paper seeks to illumine how families with children and adult members with intellectual disabilities manage to manifest a buoyant and durable capacity over time. It is therefore concerned centrally with the idea of resilience. Method: Drawing from diverse theoretical literatures from child development and protection and gerontology, the…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Gerontology, Child Development, Personality Traits
Rapanaro, Cher; Bartu, Anne; Lee, Andy H. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2008
Background: This study investigated the perceived benefits and negative impact associated with stressful events and chronic caregiving demands encountered by parents caring for young adults with an intellectual disability in the period of transition to adulthood. Methods: A sample of 119 parents of young adults described these outcomes in a…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Young Adults, Content Analysis, Stress Management
