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Patil, D.; Keown, P.; Scott, J. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2013
Background: It is unclear whether the substantial decline in number and duration of admissions for patients with intellectual disability (ID) have occurred uniformly over time with respect to age, gender, severity of disability, legal status and location of treatment. Method: A retrospective analysis of NHS (National Health Service) admissions for…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Mental Health, Mental Disorders, Comorbidity
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Morin, D.; Rivard, M.; Crocker, A. G.; Boursier, C. P.; Caron, J. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2013
Background: Public attitudes towards persons with intellectual disabilities (IDs) have a significant effect on potential community integration. A better understanding of these can help target service provision and public awareness programmes. Objectives: The objective of the present study is threefold: (1) describe public attitudes towards persons…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Mental Retardation, Attitudes toward Disabilities, Comparative Analysis
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Badia, M.; Orgaz, M. B.; Verdugo, M. A.; Ullan, A. M. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2013
Background: People with developmental disabilities are at high risk for a limited participation in leisure activities. The aim of this study was to investigate the participation in, preference for and interest in leisure activities of young and adults with developmental disabilities, and to examine the factors associated with leisure activity.…
Descriptors: Developmental Disabilities, At Risk Persons, Leisure Time, Recreational Activities
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Nota, L.; Ferrari, L.; Soresi, S.; Wehmeyer, M. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2007
Background: The international literature has documented that self-determination is impacted by environmental factors, including living or work settings; and by intraindividual factors, including intelligence level, age, gender, social skills and adaptive behaviour. In addition, self-determination has been correlated with improved quality of life…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Questionnaires, Social Work, Quality of Life