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Vassos, Maria; Nankervis, Karen; Skerry, Trevor; Lante, Kerrie – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2019
Background: Research shows that up to 43% of disability support workers (DSWs) report poor psychosocial work outcomes (e.g., stress, job burnout, low job satisfaction). This study examined whether the job demand-control-(support) model offers a valid explanation of DSW burnout and work engagement. Method: 325 DSWs completed online measures of…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Stress Variables, Burnout, Job Satisfaction
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van der Putten, Annette A. J.; Bossink, Leontien W. M.; Frans, Niek; Houwen, Suzanne; Vlaskamp, Carla – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2017
Background: People with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities (PIMD) are at risk of being motorically inactive. This study investigated the degree and type of motor activation in daily practice and its relationship to personal and contextual factors. Method: A total of 58 participants with PIMD participated in the study. Data concerning…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Exercise, Motor Development, Severe Disabilities