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Direct linkSinecka, Jitka – ProQuest LLC, 2009
This dissertation is a qualitative research study of two people labeled with developmental disabilities who live in residential settings with various supports provided by local agencies. Scott is 43 years old and lives in a Residential Supported Home with four other housemates and permanent staff support and supervision. Pat is 29 years old and…
Descriptors: Caring, Qualitative Research, Developmental Disabilities, Adults
Peer reviewedSheppard-Jones, Kathy; Prout, H. Thompson; Kleinert, Harold – Mental Retardation: A Journal of Practices, Policy and Perspectives, 2005
The quality of life construct has gained prominent attention in human services over the last 20 years. We investigated whether quality of life differences exist between adults with developmental disabilities and the general population. Differences were found in scales measuring well-being and decision-making as well as other more specific…
Descriptors: Quality of Life, Adults, Developmental Disabilities, Comparative Analysis
