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Katherine L. Long; Atefeh Karimi; Antonella Mini; Dionne P. Stephens; Eliza L. Nelson – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Background: Parents' conceptualizations of adulthood for their emerging adults with Down syndrome have the potential to impact the transition planning process as families prepare for life after graduation. Aims: This study aimed to explore parent perceptions of the meaning of adulthood for their emerging adults with Down syndrome. Methods: In this…
Descriptors: Parent Attitudes, Young Adults, Down Syndrome, Adolescent Development
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Murphy, Elizabeth; Clegg, Jennifer; Almack, Kathryn – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2011
Background: This study examines how those planning futures for young people with moderate-profound intellectual disabilities invoke, deploy and interpret contrasting definitions of adulthood and perceived capacity for autonomy and self-determination. Methods: Twenty-eight young people were followed through transition from children: s to adult…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Young Adults, Adults, Self Determination
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Rapanaro, Cher; Bartu, Anne; Lee, Andy H. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2008
Background: This study investigated the perceived benefits and negative impact associated with stressful events and chronic caregiving demands encountered by parents caring for young adults with an intellectual disability in the period of transition to adulthood. Methods: A sample of 119 parents of young adults described these outcomes in a…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Young Adults, Content Analysis, Stress Management