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Magda M. Apanasionok; Andreas Paris; Joanna Griffin; Richard P. Hastings; Ellie Finch; Debbie Austin; Samantha Flynn – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: This review explored (1) what digital psychological wellbeing interventions for family carers of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities were reported in the literature, (2) evidence about their effectiveness, (3) factors affecting their implementation and (4) experiences of family carers who attend them. Methods: Seven…
Descriptors: Child Caregivers, Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disabilities, Intervention
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Alex Gordon-Brown; Caitlin A. Murray; Nikita K. Hayden; Richard P. Hastings; David Mahon; Samantha Flynn – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: Family carers of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are at increased risk of stress and often face barriers to accessing appropriate supports. Peer support can enhance the effects of well-being interventions, yet research is limited regarding family carers' experiences within peer support roles. Method:…
Descriptors: Caregivers, Family Role, Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disabilities
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Daniel Sutherland; Samantha Flynn; Joanna Griffin; Richard P. Hastings – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: Family members of children with developmental disabilities on average report poorer family functioning and mental health. Positive Family Connections is a co-produced, positively-oriented, family-systems support programme for families of children with developmental disabilities aged 8-13. We investigated experiences of Positive Family…
Descriptors: Developmental Disabilities, Children, Early Adolescents, Family Environment