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Direct linkLaura C. Koch; Yona Lunsky; Laura St. John – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: Canadian 24-h movement guidelines recommend that adults achieve 150 min per week of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA), 7-9 h of sleep per night and spend no more than 8-h per day sedentary to optimise health and wellbeing. Method: Using a cross-sectional survey of 131 family caregivers of adults with intellectual and…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Physical Activity Level, Sleep, Adults
Anthony Dujmovic-Bracak; Alisa D. Blazek; Emily M. Post; Jacqueline D. Goodway; Carmen B. Swain – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Introduction: Sedentary behaviour among individuals with intellectual disabilities, driven by barriers such as limited access to adapted programs and low self-efficacy, contributes to chronic health conditions. This study evaluates the effectiveness of the Valemee Visual System (VVS), a novel tool offering visual support and structured exercise…
Descriptors: Physical Activity Level, Life Style, Barriers, Intervention
Harris, Leanne; McGarty, Arlene M.; Hilgenkamp, Thessa; Mitchell, Fiona; Melville, Craig A. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2019
Background: The purpose of this study was to investigate the patterns of objectively measured sedentary behaviour in adults with intellectual disabilities. Methods: Baseline accelerometer data were pooled from two randomized controlled trials of lifestyle behaviour change programmes for adults with intellectual disabilities. Patterns of sedentary…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Physical Activity Level, Health Behavior, Adults
Westrop, Sophie C.; Melville, Craig A.; Muirhead, Fiona; McGarty, Arlene M. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2019
Background: Adults with intellectual disabilities are reported to be highly inactive, with research required to understand contributory factors. This systematic review aimed to investigate gender differences in physical activity (PA) and sedentary behaviour (SB) in adults with intellectual disabilities. Methods: This systematic review was reported…
Descriptors: Gender Differences, Physical Activity Level, Physical Activities, Adults
Maine, Andrew; Brown, Michael J.; Dickson, Adele; Truesdale, Maria – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2019
Background: People with intellectual disabilities remain at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D) due to lifestyle-associated risk factors. Educational programmes have been adapted for people with intellectual disabilities targeting ongoing T2D self-management. However, there are no adapted programmes which aim to prevent T2D through…
Descriptors: Diabetes, Intellectual Disability, At Risk Persons, Life Style
Mitchell, Fiona; Stevens, Gemma; Jahoda, Andrew; Matthews, Lynsay; Hankey, Catherine; Murray, Heather; Melville, Craig – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2018
Background: In the general population, the transition from adolescence to adulthood has been identified as a "high-risk" period for weight gain. There has been no research examining health behaviours over this transition in adults with intellectual disabilities. Methods/design: The feasibility of recruitment, retention and relevant…
Descriptors: Life Style, Body Weight, At Risk Persons, Intellectual Disability
Alesi, Marianna; Pepi, Annamaria – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2017
Background: Despite the wide documentation of the physical/psychological benefits derived from regular physical activity (PA), high levels of inactivity are reported among people with Down syndrome. Method: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 13 parents of young people with Down syndrome. Results Three facilitation themes were…
Descriptors: Down Syndrome, Physical Activity Level, Life Style, Semi Structured Interviews
Finlayson, Janet; Turner, Angela; Granat, Malcolm H. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2011
Background: Lack of regular physical activity is a significant risk to health. The aim of this study was to objectively measure the levels and patterns of activity of adults with intellectual disabilities, to inform the design of studies aimed at increasing activity and health in this population. Materials and Methods: Interviews were conducted…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Moderate Mental Retardation, Physical Activity Level, Life Style
