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Publication Date: 2010-Apr
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Romantic Relationships and Interpersonal Violence among Adults with Developmental Disabilities
Ward, Karen M.; Bosek, Rebecca L.; Trimble, Erin L.
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, v48 n2 p89-98 Apr 2010
Romantic relationships are important in the lives of adults with developmental disabilities. The purpose of this study was to explore dating and romantic relationships among these adults and to identify the nature and extent of interpersonal violence in their relationships. A random sample of 47 women and men participated in semistructured interviews. The authors found that relationships sounded very typical of people without disabilities, but their time together was more limited than they wanted. A high percentage of participants had experienced interpersonal violence, primarily in the form of name calling, yelling, screaming, and physical assault. Although the police and family or friends were the first sources of assistance following an abusive incident, more than one third of the participants said they did not seek any help.
Descriptors: Violence, Developmental Disabilities, Intimacy, Dating (Social), Adults, Interpersonal Relationship, Interviews
American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. P.O. Box 7065, Lawrence, KS 66044-7065. Tel: 785-843-1235; Fax: 785-843-1274; e-mail: AJMR@allenpress.com; Web site: http://aamr.allenpress.com
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Language: English
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