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'The Cure for Us Is a Lot of Things': How Young People with Prader-Willi Syndrome View Themselves and Future Clinical Trials
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Dykens, Elisabeth M.; Roof, Elizabeth; Hunt-Hawkins, Hailee – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2022
Background: Despite work on the self-identities of people with intellectual disabilities, research has yet to describe the self-perceptions of people with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS). The perspectives of those with PWS are also important for rapidly evolving clinical trials aimed at treating symptoms of PWS. Method: Twenty-one young people with…
Descriptors: Genetic Disorders, Self Concept, Symptoms (Individual Disorders), Hunger
How Do People with Intellectual Disabilities Construct Their Social Identity? A Review
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Logeswaran, Sophini; Hollett, Megan; Zala, Sonia; Richardson, Lisa; Scior, Katrina – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2019
Background: A 2005 review by Beart, Hardy and Buchan, asking how people with intellectual disabilities view their social identities, has been widely cited, indicating this important topic needs an updated review. This review covers research on how people with intellectual disabilities view their ascribed label; to what extent they ascribe it to…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Self Concept, Social Bias, Psychological Patterns
The Psychological and Social Impact of Self-Advocacy Group Membership on People with Intellectual Disabilities: A Literature Review
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Fenn, Kristina; Scior, Katrina – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2019
Background: There is no one agreed definition of self-advocacy, but it can be taken to include actions and concepts such as standing up for one's rights and self-determination. Method: A review of studies examining the psychological and social impact of self-advocacy group membership on people with intellectual disabilities was conducted.…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Self Advocacy, Group Membership, Empowerment
Comparisons of Self and Proxy Report on Health-Related Factors in People with Intellectual Disability
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Scott, Haleigh M.; Havercamp, Susan M. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2018
Background: The intellectual disability field has learned about the lives of people with intellectual disabilities (ID), largely from the perspective of their family and caregivers. Information from caregivers has been critical to scientific advancement, especially when caregivers are engaged on behalf of individuals with significant language…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Caregiver Attitudes, Language Impairments, Adults
Centres for People with Intellectual Disabilities: Attendees' Perceptions of Benefit
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Gajewska, Urszula; Trigg, Richard – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2016
Background: Day and community learning centres aim to provide intellectually disabled (ID) people with social support, life skills and greater control over their lives. However, there is little research exploring the benefits of attendance from the perspective of attendees and whether these goals are met. Materials and methods: Unstructured…
Descriptors: Self Concept, Intellectual Disability, Grounded Theory, Social Support Groups
The Effect of Reminiscence Group Work on Life Satisfaction, Self-Esteem and Mood of Ageing People with Intellectual Disabilities
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Van Puyenbroeck, Joris; Maes, Bea – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2009
Background: This study evaluates the effects of reminiscence group work on the subjective well-being of ageing people with intellectual disabilities. Methods: The content of the successive group work sessions was manipulated as follows: a control-phase with three "current topics" sessions, an experimental phase with six "reminiscence" sessions and…
Descriptors: Life Satisfaction, Mental Retardation, Personality Traits, Recall (Psychology)