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Mitchell, Fiona; Stalker, Kirsten; Matthews, Lynsay; Mutrie, Nanette; Melling, Chris; McConnachie, Alex; Murray, Heather; Melville, Craig A. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2018
Background: Adults with intellectual disabilities (ID) experience significant inequalities and tend to be more sedentary and less physically active than the wider population. Walking programmes are an effective way to increase physical activity (PA) but have not been used in studies involving adults with intellectual disabilities. Method: Nineteen…
Descriptors: Adults, Intellectual Disability, Physical Activities, Qualitative Research
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
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
Monteleone, Rebecca; Forrester-Jones, Rachel – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2017
Background: There has been little qualitative analysis of the experience of stigma, social comparisons and conception of identity among adults with intellectual disabilities (ID). This study aimed to develop an understanding of how adults with intellectual disabilities experience their own disability, and any implications relating to self-esteem,…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Adults, Qualitative Research, Self Esteem
Rushbrooke, Elizabeth; Murray, Craig; Townsend, Samantha – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2014
Background: People with intellectual disabilities face attitudinal and service barriers when attempting to form intimate relationships. To date, their experiences and views are under-represented in the existing evidence base. Method: The aim of this study was to carry out an interpretative phenomenological analysis exploring the experience of…
Descriptors: Intimacy, Experience, Mental Retardation, Qualitative Research