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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
Hsu, Yu-Chien; Tsai, Shu-Ling; Hsieh, Mei-Hui; Jenks, Michael S.; Tsai, Chang-Hsiung; Hsu, Min-Tao – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2017
Background: There has been a dramatic increase in autism around the world. However, little is known about the impact of the Taiwanese primogeniture system on mothers of children with ASD. Greater knowledge is needed to understand the life experiences of Taiwanese mothers with ASD children when a healthy male descendent is expected. Materials and…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Mothers
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
Guay, Amanda; Aunos, Marjorie; Collin-Vézina, Delphine – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2017
Background: Mothers with intellectual disability are less likely than mothers without intellectual disability to breastfeed their infants, but there is little literature that addresses infant-feeding decisions among this population. This study explores experiences of mothers with intellectual disability in making and carrying out infant-feeding…
Descriptors: Mothers, Intellectual Disability, Phenomenology, Infants
Nagra, Maninder K.; White, Rose; Appiah, Afua; Rayner, Kelly – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2017
Background: Intensive interaction (II) is a communication approach useful for working with people with severe intellectual disabilities. Health and social care providers offer II training courses to paid carers working in local services with the goal of improving social communication for their clients. Materials and methods: Eight paid carers who…
Descriptors: Severe Intellectual Disability, Caregivers, Interaction, Skill Development
Deveau, Roy; McGill, Peter – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2016
Background: The front-line management role in services for people with intellectual disabilities remains rather under-researched. The aim of this study was to examine the experiences of registered managers in services for adults with intellectual disability who exhibit challenging behaviour. Method: Interviews, primarily focussed upon staff…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Adults, Behavior Problems, Interviews
Lewis, Nicola; Lewis, Karin; Davies, Bronwen – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2016
Background: There are very few studies that investigate the qualitative experiences of people with a learning disability who have engaged in psychological therapy. Indeed, having a learning disability has traditionally been an exclusion criterion for good quality research about psychological treatments ("Psychotherapy and Learning Disability.…
Descriptors: Learning Disabilities, Psychotherapy, Psychological Services, Clinical Psychology
Hines, Monique; Balandin, Susan; Togher, Leanne – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2014
Background: Researchers acknowledge the importance of understanding how families of children with autism cope. Yet, little is known about the experiences of older parents of adults with autism. Materials and Methods: In-depth interviews were conducted with 16 older parents of adults with autism. Narrative analysis was used to gain insights into…
Descriptors: Autism, Parent Attitudes, Interviews, Phenomenology
McGarry, Alison; Stenfert Kroese, Biza; Cox, Rachel – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2016
Background: With increasing numbers of people with an intellectual disability choosing to become parents, the right support is imperative for effective parenting (Macintyre & Stewart2011]). The aim of this study was to gain insight into the experiences of parents who received support from Doulas during pregnancy, birth and following the birth…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Females, Mothers, Pregnancy
Duperouzel, Helen; Fish, Rebecca – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2010
Background: This paper details the experiences of nine people with mild/moderate intellectual disability who self injure; looking beyond the clinical presentations in an attempt to capture the perceptions these people have of their care in a medium secure unit. Methods: A phenomenological approach was used, and during in-depth interviews, the…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Health Personnel, Injuries, Coping
Chou, Yueh-Ching; Fu, Li-yeh; Chang, Heng-Hao – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2013
Background: This study explored the experiences of working mothers with an adult child with intellectual disabilities to understand how they reconcile paid work and care responsibilities. Methods: Fifteen working mothers in Taiwan with an adult child with intellectual disabilities were interviewed, and an interpretative phenomenological approach…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Mental Retardation, Employed Parents, Mothers
Elford, Helen; Beail, Nigel; Clarke, Zara – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2010
Background: Restraint is sometimes used on people with intellectual disabilities who display challenging behaviours, and may be justifiable as a last resort to prevent harm. A substantial proportion of such people are cared for within the family home. The aim of this paper is to explore parents' experiences of using restraint with their…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Discipline, Parenting Styles, Behavior Disorders
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
Donner, Ben; Mutter, Robin; Scior, Katrina – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2010
Background: Government guidelines promote the use of mainstream mental health services for people with intellectual disabilities whenever possible. However, little is known about the experiences of people with intellectual disabilities who use such services. Materials and Methods: Face-to-face interviews with service users, carers and community…
Descriptors: Health Services, Mental Retardation, Nurses, Mental Health Programs
Docherty, Julie; Reid, Kate – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2009
Background: An increased life expectancy for young adults with Down syndrome has coincided with legislative changes to improve access to housing and employment. This study explores the values and beliefs of mothers of young adults with Down syndrome currently involved in supporting their offspring in the possible transition from dependence to…
Descriptors: Mothers, Down Syndrome, Young Adults, Equal Opportunities (Jobs)
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