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Emma Scripps; Daniel Sutherland; Peter E. Langdon; Richard P. Hastings; Kylie M. Gray – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: This review aimed to synthesise the literature about interventions for parents of adolescents with intellectual disability, including parental experience of receiving interventions and intervention effectiveness. Methods: Eligible interventions aimed to improve parenting skills and/or parent-adolescent relationships, adolescent…
Descriptors: Parents, Parent Child Relationship, Adolescents, Intellectual Disability
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Maguire, Stephanie; Davison, Jenny; McLaughlin, Marian; Simms, Victoria; Bunting, Brendan – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2023
Background: Studies that have systematically reviewed the psychometric properties of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and subjective wellbeing instruments for adolescents with intellectual disabilities narrowly focus on disease or health-specific conditions. This review aimed to critically appraise the psychometric properties of self-report…
Descriptors: Psychometrics, Measurement Techniques, Quality of Life, Well Being
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Borland, Ross L.; Cameron, Lauren A.; Tonge, Bruce J.; Gray, Kylie M. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2022
Background: This systematic review aimed to explore the effects of sport and physical activity on behaviour and emotional problems, mental health and psychosocial well-being of children and adolescents with intellectual disability. Method: Five databases were searched systematically (ERIC, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, SportDISCUS and SCOPUS), up to 28…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Athletics, Behavior Problems, Emotional Problems
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Curtin, Carol; Bandini, Linda G.; Must, Aviva; Phillips, Sarah; Maslin, Melissa C. T.; Lo, Charmaine; Gleason, James M.; Fleming, Richard K.; Stanish, Heidi I. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2016
Background: The input of youth with intellectual disabilities in health promotion and health disparities research is essential for understanding their needs and preferences. Regular physical activity (PA) is vital for health and well-being, but levels are low in youth generally, including those with intellectual disabilities. Understanding the…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Barriers, Well Being, Health Promotion
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Arvidsson, Patrik; Granlund, Mats; Thyberg, Mikael – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2008
Background: Self-rated participation is a clinically relevant intervention outcome for people with mild intellectual disability. The aim of this systematic review was to analyse empirical studies that explored relationships between either environmental factors or individual characteristics "and" aspects of participation in young adults with mild…
Descriptors: Individual Characteristics, Mild Mental Retardation, Young Adults, Adolescents
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White, Nia; Hastings, Richard P. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2004
Background: Previous research has identified various dimensions of social support that are positively associated with parental well-being. However, most research does not include multiple measures of social support and uses heterogeneous samples in terms of child characteristics such as age and severity of intellectual disability. Methods:…
Descriptors: Social Support Groups, Family (Sociological Unit), Severe Mental Retardation, Depression (Psychology)