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ERIC Number: EJ1273017
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020-Nov
Pages: 12
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ISSN: ISSN-1360-2322
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Dimensions of Group Home Culture as Predictors of Quality of Life Outcomes
Humphreys, Lincoln; Bigby, Christine; Iacono, Teresa
Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, v33 n6 p1284-1295 Nov 2020
Background: Research has shown that there is variability in quality of life (QOL) outcomes for people with intellectual disabilities who live in group homes. The aim was to examine dimensions of group home culture as predictors of QOL outcomes. Method: The Group Home Culture Scale (GHCS) was used to measure staff perceptions of culture in 23 group homes. QOL data were available from 98 people with intellectual disabilities. Multilevel modelling was used to examine the associations between the GHCS subscales and four QOL-dependent variables. Results: Of the GHCS subscales, Effective Team Leadership and Alignment of Staff with Organizational Values significantly predicted residents' engagement in activities. Supporting Well-Being significantly predicted residents' community involvement. None of the GHCS subscales significantly predicted domestic participation and choice making. Conclusions: The findings suggest that strategies to improve Effective Team Leadership and Supporting Well-Being dimensions of culture may contribute to enhancing certain QOL outcomes.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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