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ERIC Number: EJ1452115
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021
Pages: 15
Abstractor: As Provided
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EISSN: EISSN-2326-6988
A Community-Engaged Project Discovering the Sexuality Questions of Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Rebecca R. Kammes; Rhonda S. Black; Trisha Easley
Inclusion, v9 n1 p2-16 2021
This study used a community-based participatory research approach to examine what adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) view as important topics in sexuality education. A thematic analysis was conducted on questions written by adults with IDD regarding sexuality after attending a sexuality education group. Results were checked for accuracy using a community focus group. Findings provide direct implications for community-based sexuality education programs for adults with IDD, demonstrating the need for mentoring regarding authentic relationship experiences as well as developmentally appropriate sexual health information. Programs need to focus on helping adults with IDD navigate these interpersonal experiences. This study also demonstrates the importance of including the voices of adults with IDD in research in order to ensure its applicability and acceptability.
American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. P.O. Box 1897, Lawrence, KS 66044-1897. Tel: 785-843-1235; Fax: 785-843-1274; e-mail: AJMR@allenpress.com; Web site: https://meridian.allenpress.com/inclusion
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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