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The Psychological and Social Impact of Self-Advocacy Group Membership on People with Intellectual Disabilities: A Literature Review
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Fenn, Kristina; Scior, Katrina – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2019
Background: There is no one agreed definition of self-advocacy, but it can be taken to include actions and concepts such as standing up for one's rights and self-determination. Method: A review of studies examining the psychological and social impact of self-advocacy group membership on people with intellectual disabilities was conducted.…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Self Advocacy, Group Membership, Empowerment