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McCarthy, Michelle; Hunt, Siobhan; Milne-Skillman, Karen – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2017
Background: Domestic violence against women is well researched in the general population, but much less so in relation to women with learning disabilities. This qualitative research study interviewed 15 women with learning disabilities who had experienced domestic violence about their experiences, the impact of the violence on them and their…
Descriptors: Family Violence, Females, Coping, Phenomenology
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Mascha, Katerina – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2007
Background: Levels of burnout, job satisfaction and intended turnover of staff working in day care centres for adults with intellectual disabilities are investigated in relation to role clarity, staff support and supervision, and coping strategies used by staff. Materials and methods: Thirty six direct-care staff of four day care centres in the UK…
Descriptors: Job Satisfaction, Mental Retardation, Supervision, Coping