ERIC Number: EJ1388112
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 12
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ISSN: ISSN-1366-8250
EISSN: EISSN-1469-9532
Sexual Behaviours of Individuals with Developmental Disabilities in South Korea: A Qualitative Study Exploring the Views and Experiences of Professionals
Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, v48 n2 p184-195 2023
Background: Despite the considerable number of young adults with developmental disabilities experiencing sexual desire and exhibiting sexual behaviours as part of their natural biological growth and development, there is a lack of research on effective intervention. This study aimed to explore the views and experiences of professionals on the sexual behaviours of individuals with developmental disabilities. Methods: Semi-structured interviews with eight professionals specialising in developmental disabilities and/or inappropriate sexual behaviours were conducted, and their responses were analysed using a qualitative method. Results: Professionals' experiences were categorised into three based on the groups involved in intervention: people with developmental disabilities (desire, factors leading to lack of desire fulfilment), their family/parents (emotions and cognition/behaviours toward their child's disability and sexuality), and professionals (current intervention method, lack of human/material resources). Conclusion: Based on these findings, we suggest future directions for interventions to address sexual behaviours among individuals with developmental disabilities.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Developmental Disabilities, Sexuality, Professional Personnel, Attitudes, Antisocial Behavior, Adolescent Development, Intimacy, Barriers, Expertise, Family Role, Parent Attitudes, Intervention
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: South Korea
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