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Direct linkSamuel, P. S.; Rillotta, F.; Brown, I. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2012
Historically, intervention programmes in intellectual and developmental disabilities have targeted the individual's special needs independent of the family and environmental context. This trend has been changing over the past two decades. This paper presents a literature review on changing trends in family support and the development of family…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Family Programs, Quality of Life, Developmental Disabilities
Ajuwon, P. M.; Brown, I. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2012
Background: The limited literature that exists about intellectual disabilities (ID) in Nigeria suggests that perceptions of ID may be shaped by social and cultural beliefs, and that socio-economic factors have prevented the development of policy and services. The present study sought to explore these suggestions in more detail by administering the…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Quality of Life, Caregivers, Family Relationship
Bertelli, M.; Bianco, A.; Rossi, M.; Scuticchio, D.; Brown, I. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2011
Background: There is substantial literature investigating quality of life (QoL) of individuals with intellectual disability (ID). QoL of families of people with ID is emerging as an important field of research. Despite this, there is a lack of studies regarding their relationship. Aim: The present paper aimed to study the relationship between QoL…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Family Programs, Quality of Life, Questionnaires
Svraka, E.; Loga, S.; Brown, I. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2011
Aims: This study endeavours to provide initial data on quality of life for families with adult children who have intellectual disabilities (ID) in the Canton of Sarajevo. Methods: The principal measure used was the "Family Quality of life Survey 2006-main caregivers of people with intellectual or developmental disabilities." The sample…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Quality of Life, Caregivers, Developmental Disabilities
Cagran, B.; Schmidt, M.; Brown, I. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2011
Background: Research was conducted, within the framework of the International Family Quality of Life Project, on the quality of life of families with a member who has a disability. We concentrated on the nine specific domains that the family life measure used, and recorded data from five of its six measurement dimensions: "Importance,…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Family Life, Quality of Life, Developmental Disabilities
Werner, S.; Edwards, M.; Baum, N.; Brown, I.; Brown, R. I.; Isaacs, B. J. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2009
Background: The Family Quality of Life Survey (FQOLS-2006) was developed as the result of increased interest in family quality of life (FQOL) among families with a member who has an intellectual disability (ID). The instrument includes nine life domains and six dimensions reflecting the main areas and characteristics of FQOL. The aim of the…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Quality of Life, Family Relationship, Family Environment
Brown, R. I.; Brown, I. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2005
Background: Despite its popularity, to date little systematic work has been done in the application of the quality of life (QOL) concept to persons with intellectual disability (ID) and its impact on individuals and families. This article addresses that need. Method: The article summarizes the four application strands suggested by the IASSID SIRG…
Descriptors: Quality of Life, Mental Retardation, Guidelines, Evaluation
