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Williams, Sophie; Dagnan, Dave; Rodgers, Jacqui; Freeston, Mark – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2015
Background: This study examines Weiner's recent cognitive emotional model which makes a distinction between judgements of control and responsibility and emphasizes the moderation of control by "mitigating" factors. Method: In response to four vignettes describing two conditions of control (high or low) and mitigating factors (present or…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Behavior Problems, Caregivers, Responsibility
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Keenan, Ruth A.; Wild, Matt R.; McArthur, Irene; Espie, Colin A. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2007
Background: This exploratory study investigated the relationships between illness beliefs and treatment acceptability among parents of children with a developmental disability living at home who had sleep onset or maintenance problems. Materials and Methods: A within-subject correlational design was employed. The parents of 58 children each…
Descriptors: Attribution Theory, Developmental Disabilities, Sleep, Parents
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McGill, Peter; Bradshaw, Jill; Hughes, Andrea – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2007
Background: This study sought to gather information about the impact of extended training in positive behaviour support on staff knowledge, causal attributions and emotional responses. Methods: Students completed questionnaires at the beginning, middle and end of a University Diploma course to measure changes in their knowledge of challenging…
Descriptors: Attribution Theory, Mental Retardation, Emotional Response, Questionnaires