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Forming and Supporting Circles of Support for People with Intellectual Disabilities -- A Comparative Case Analysis
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Araten-Bergman, Tal; Bigby, Christine – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2022
Background: Building Circles of Support is an innovative strategy for developing natural support networks. This study explored some of the ambiguity in the conceptualisations, operational elements, and perceived outcomes of Circles of Support programs. Method: A comparative case study of three Australian Circles of Support programs was conducted.…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Social Support Groups, Foreign Countries, Adults
Patterns of Group Home Culture in Organisations Supporting People with Intellectual Disabilities: A Cross-Sectional Study
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Humphreys, Lincoln; Bigby, Christine; Iacono, Teresa; Bould, Em – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2022
Background: Organisational culture in group homes for people with intellectual disabilities has been identified as an influence on service delivery and staff behaviour. The aim was to examine patterns of culture across group homes in disability organisations. Method: The Group Home Culture Scale (GHCS) was used to measure staff perceptions of…
Descriptors: Organizational Culture, Group Homes, Intellectual Disability, Caregiver Attitudes
Dimensions of Group Home Culture as Predictors of Quality of Life Outcomes
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Humphreys, Lincoln; Bigby, Christine; Iacono, Teresa – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 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…
Descriptors: Quality of Life, Intellectual Disability, Group Homes, Caregiver Attitudes
Conceptualizing Inclusive Research with People with Intellectual Disability
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Bigby, Christine; Frawley, Patsie; Ramcharan, Paul – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2014
Background: The inclusion of people with intellectual disability in research is a common requirement of research funding. Little conceptual clarity is available to guide the conduct of inclusive research or judge its fidelity, there is minimal evidence of its impact, and questions remain about its feasibility and rigour. Method: A comprehensive…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Inclusion, Participatory Research, Teamwork
A Collaborative Group Method of Inclusive Research
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Bigby, Christine; Frawley, Patsie; Ramcharan, Paul – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2014
Background: Funding bodies in Australia and the United Kingdom require research on issues that affect the lives of people with intellectual disability to be inclusive. Debate continues about the nature and benefits of inclusive research, which has become an umbrella term encompassing a broad spectrum of approaches. Method: This study proposes one…
Descriptors: Participatory Research, Inclusion, Mental Retardation, Self Advocacy
The Development and Utility of a Program Theory: Lessons from an Evaluation of a Reputed Exemplary Residential Support Service for Adults with Intellectual Disability and Severe Challenging Behaviour in Victoria, Australia
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Clement, Tim; Bigby, Christine – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2011
Background: Adults with severe challenging behaviour can achieve good "quality of life" outcomes in small supported accommodation services. Yet, the research indicates that they typically experience poorer outcomes than other adults with intellectual disability. This raises questions about the degree to which research has informed…
Descriptors: Program Design, Program Development, Mental Retardation, Quality of Life