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Bates, Claire; Terry, Louise; Popple, Keith – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2017
Background: The aim of this research was to understand the characteristics that adults with intellectual disabilities look for in a partner. There have been numerous studies that have explored partner selection for people without intellectual disabilities, but no research that specifically identified the traits valued in a partner by people with…
Descriptors: Adults, Intellectual Disability, Interpersonal Relationship, Interviews
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Barter, Barbara; Hastings, Richard Patrick; Williams, Rebecca; Huws, Jaci C. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2017
Background: The perceptions of individuals with Down syndrome are conspicuously absent in discussions about the use of prenatal testing. Method: Eight individuals with Down syndrome were interviewed about their views and experience of the topic of prenatal testing. Results: Interpretative phenomenological analysis revealed two major themes with…
Descriptors: Down Syndrome, Screening Tests, Interviews, Phenomenology
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Hall, Sarah A. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2017
Background: Inclusion in the community is essential to enhancing a person's quality of life. Although people with intellectual disabilities have a desire to be more involved in activities, they experience barriers that limit their inclusion. Methods: The purpose of this study was to describe the community involvement of young adults with…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Young Adults, Inclusion, Interviews
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McKenzie, Nicola; Mirfin-Veitch, Brigit; Conder, Jennifer; Brandford, Sharon – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2017
Background: This study sought to identify, from the perspective of people with intellectual disabilities and life limiting conditions, the factors that strengthened and inhibited their Advance Care Planning. Methods: This in depth qualitative study explored the experiences of four people with intellectual disability and life limiting conditions,…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Aging (Individuals), Death, Planning
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Kerr, Susan; Lawrence, Maggie; Middleton, Alan R.; Fitzsimmons, Lorna; Darbyshire, Christopher – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2017
Background: Concerns have been raised about the use/misuse of tobacco and alcohol by people with mild/moderate intellectual disabilities. Aiming to address an identified gap in the current evidence base, this study sought to gain an understanding of the tobacco- and alcohol-related health promotion needs of this client group. Methods: Informed by…
Descriptors: Smoking, Drinking, Health Promotion, Moderate Intellectual Disability
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Strnadova, Iva; Evans, David – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2012
Background: Quality of life for people with intellectual disabilities has been reported in the research literature across differing demographics. There has been, however, little research that has examined in-depth the experiences of women with intellectual disabilities aged 40 years or older. Materials and methods: Fifty-five women from Sydney,…
Descriptors: Grounded Theory, Females, Mental Retardation, Quality of Life
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Larkin, P.; Jahoda, A.; MacMahon, K.; Pert, C. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2012
Background: Interpersonal conflict is a source of stress and contributes to poor mental health in people with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities. Understanding the contexts in which conflict typically occurs can better equip services to help people with such difficulties. However, existing studies into the contexts of conflict have…
Descriptors: Moderate Mental Retardation, Conflict, Young Adults, Interviews
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Flores, Noelia; Jenaro, Cristina; Orgaz, M. Begona; Martin, M. Victoria – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2011
Background: This paper examines the perceived quality of working life of workers with intellectual disabilities. Specifically, this paper looks at participants' perceptions in relation to perceived job demands and resources and their impact on experienced job satisfaction. Methods: In this cross-sectional survey, 507 workers with intellectual…
Descriptors: Supported Employment, Job Satisfaction, Mental Retardation, Quality of Working Life
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Cookson, Alex; Dickson, Joanne M. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2010
Background: This paper examines the experiences of people with intellectual disabilities, in secure care, with a diagnosis of schizophrenia. The paper specifically looks at the perceptions of the participants in relation to their diagnosis and experience of psychosis. Method: Eleven adults with intellectual disabilities in a medium secure unit…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Schizophrenia, Institutionalized Persons, Correctional Institutions
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Hatton, Chris; Emerson, Eric; Kirby, Suzanne; Kotwal, Homayra; Baines, Susannah; Hutchinson, Christine; Dobson, Catherine; Marks, Bob – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2010
Background: A health service in an English city was concerned about its support to families with adults with intellectual disabilities and challenging behaviour. Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with seven minority ethnic and seven majority ethnic family members to explore perceptions of challenging behaviour, support and the…
Descriptors: Community Services, Mental Retardation, Minority Groups, Racial Differences
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Byrne, Alison; Hennessy, Eilis – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2009
Background: The present study examines understanding of challenging behaviour among a sample of children and adolescents with a moderate intellectual disability, and investigates their behavioural intentions towards peers with challenging behaviour. Methods: The study involved the collection of quantitative and qualitative data. In the…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Adolescents, Content Analysis, Behavior Problems
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McCarthy, Michelle – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2009
Background: Contraception is widely prescribed to women with intellectual disabilities, yet little is known about what the women think and feel about this. One of the aims of the study was to explore what women understood and to what extent they were able to exercise choice and control. Method: Twenty-three women with mild and moderate…
Descriptors: Contraception, Females, Mild Mental Retardation, Foreign Countries
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Carmeli, Eli; Orbach, Iris; Zinger-Vaknin, Tzvia; Morad, Mohammed; Merrick, Joav – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2008
Background: Exercise is important for health and well-being. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of physical training on general well-being and self-image in older people with intellectual disability. Methods: This study evaluated older adults with intellectual disability in residential care in Israel. The concept of well-being…
Descriptors: Residential Care, Older Adults, Mild Mental Retardation, Foreign Countries
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Turner, Susannah; Hatton, Chris; Shah, Robina; Stansfield, Julie; Rahim, Nabela – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2004
Background: Although religion is an important part of many people's lives, little is known about the role of religion in the lives of people with intellectual disabilities. Method: Semi-structured face-to-face interviews were conducted with 29 people with intellectual disabilities of a range of faiths (various Christian denominations, Islam and…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Religion, Religious Factors, Adults
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Hawkins, Sarah; Allen, David; Jenkins, Rosemary – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2005
Background: The views of both service users with intellectual disability and their support staff on the use of physical interventions are largely unknown. The research that does exist describes a largely negative pattern of responses. The present study aimed to explore the personal impact of receiving and implementing physical interventions, and…
Descriptors: Intervention, Mental Retardation, Discipline Policy, At Risk Persons