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ERIC Number: EJ1461099
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2025-Jan
Pages: 12
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1360-2322
EISSN: EISSN-1468-3148
Available Date: 2025-01-11
Expressing Sexuality in Silent and Weep: Experience of Chinese People with Intellectual Disabilities and Parents
Angus Y. K. Lam1; Matthew K. S. Yau2; Richard C. Franklin3; Peter A. Leggat3
Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, v38 n1 e70008 2025
Background: Sexual well-being significantly impacts the overall quality of life for individuals with and without intellectual disabilities. Notably, parents play a pivotal role in influencing their children's sexual development, and their attitudes towards this topic are shaped by Chinese sociocultural values. Methods: This study employed Interpretative phenomenological analysis to explore the experiences and attitudes of five individuals with intellectual disabilities and seven parents/caregivers regarding the sexual needs of their adult offspring with intellectual disabilities. Results: The findings revealed participants' experiences and concerns, often navigating the challenges posed by traditional Chinese cultural restrictions through responses characterised as 'Silent' (avoidance of discussion) and 'Weep' (deep-seated psycho-emotional burden). Conclusions: This research emphasises the importance of a pluralistic society and advocates for promoting sexual autonomy among individuals with intellectual disabilities. The findings have implications for future practises and highlight the need for a more inclusive and compassionate approach to their sexual well-being.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: China
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Author Affiliations: 1School of Health Sciences, Western Sydney University, Sydney, Australia; 2Faculty of Health, Southern Cross University, Gold Coast, Australia; 3College of Public Health Medical and Veterinary Sciences, James Cook University, Townsville, Australia