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Publication Date: 2022-Jun
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A Qualitative Exploration of Stigma Experience and Inclusion among Adults with Mild to Moderate Intellectual Disability in an Indonesian Context
Handoyo, Restu; Ali, Afia; Scior, Katrina; Hassiotis, Angela
Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, v26 n2 p293-306 Jun 2022
Background: People with intellectual disability are among the most stigmatised groups in society. There is a paucity of studies reporting on how stigma is experienced in low- and middle-income countries. This study aims to explore the experience of stigma among adults with mild/moderate intellectual disability and the extent of their inclusion in Indonesian society. Method: Fifteen adults with mild/moderate intellectual disability were purposively recruited from three service providers and were interviewed using a semi-structured interview schedule. The data were analysed using thematic analysis. Results: The findings suggest that adults with intellectual disability experience stigma in multiple settings (family, school, community), have limited access to social activities, and internalised the experienced stigma. Conclusion: This study adds to the international understanding of stigma experienced by adults with mild/moderate intellectual disability in daily life and their inclusion in society in a middle-income country.
Descriptors: Social Bias, Attitudes toward Disabilities, Adults, Mild Intellectual Disability, Moderate Intellectual Disability, Inclusion, Foreign Countries, Semi Structured Interviews, Social Life, Social Isolation
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