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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
Families' Experiences of Raising Concerns in Health Care Services: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis
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Bright, Naomi; Hutchinson, Nick; Oakes, Peter; Marsland, Dave – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2018
Background: This exploratory study aimed to increase understanding of the experiences of families of people with intellectual disabilities when noticing and raising concerns in services. A qualitative design was employed. Methods: Seven participants (all female) were recruited through local and national voluntary agencies; five were mothers of…
Descriptors: Phenomenology, Health Services, Intellectual Disability, Qualitative Research
Understanding Special Olympics Experiences from the Athlete Perspectives Using Photo-Elicitation: A Qualitative Study
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Weiss, Jonathan A.; Burnham Riosa, Priscilla; Robinson, Suzanne; Ryan, Stephanie; Tint, Ami; Viecili, Michelle; MacMullin, Jennifer A.; Shine, Rebecca – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2017
Background: Many individuals with intellectual disabilities experience challenges to participating in organized sport, despite its known benefits. The aim of this qualitative study was to understand the experiences of participating in sport (Special Olympics) from the perspectives of athletes with intellectual disabilities. Methods: Five…
Descriptors: Athletics, Adapted Physical Education, Intellectual Disability, Athletes