The Experience of Carers in Supporting People with Intellectual Disabilities through the Process of Bereavement: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis

2013 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 186-194 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emily Handley ◽  
Nick Hutchinson
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
People With Intellectual Disabilities

Mothers’ experience of Intensive Interaction

2021 ◽  
pp. 174462952199537
Author(s):  
Samantha Berridge ◽  
Nick Hutchinson
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Potential Barriers ◽  
Low Expectations ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
Parents Experiences

There is limited research into parents’ experiences of Intensive Interaction. Despite this, there are parents who use it and may hold unique experiences. Exploring this could provide insight into how to support parents using Intensive Interaction. Six mothers, who used Intensive Interaction with their children with intellectual disabilities and/or autism, were interviewed. Results were analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis. The analysis yielded 10 subordinate themes which were organised into 4 superordinate themes: ‘The Connection’, ‘Bittersweet’, ‘Fighting for Support’ and ‘Challenging Underlying Low Expectations & Stigma’. Intensive Interaction was found to help some mothers feel connected with their child; they appeared to indicate that accessing timely support with Intensive Interaction was beneficial. Intensive Interaction was also perceived to challenge assumptions and stigma, but these factors were also perceived to be potential barriers to using the approach.

Football teams for people with intellectual disabilities living in the community: “it helps your self-esteem and that, don’t it?”

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 201-211 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rose White ◽  
Katherine Lister ◽  
Kristian Northend ◽  
Stephen Moore ◽  
Kelly Rayner
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Personal Growth ◽  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Training Programme ◽  
Social Emotional ◽  
Content Type ◽  
People With Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Football Training

Purpose People with intellectual disabilities (ID) can be vulnerable to developing mental health problems. It has been found that participating in regular exercise can help to improve emotional well-being, both in typically developing people and those with ID. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the experiences of community clients with ID who have engaged in a football training programme, and the perceived impacts on attitudes, mood and behaviour. Design/methodology/approach Interviews with seven patients from generic or forensic community ID services were conducted. The transcripts were analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis. Findings Two master themes were identified from the interviews, “Striving” and “Togetherness”. Originality/value The most important factors related to taking part in the football programme were the social, emotional and personal growth associated with being part of a team and general enjoyment of being part of something. Although aspects of football knowledge and physical fitness were still evident, their impact seemed to be less significant. The experience of football was overwhelmingly positive.

scholarly journals The impact of socio-cultural values on autistic women: An interpretative phenomenological analysis

Autism ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 136236132110378
Author(s):  
Stella Mo ◽  
Nina Viljoen ◽  
Shivani Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Cultural Values ◽  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Sense Of Self ◽  
Cultural Beliefs ◽  
Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Dominant Culture ◽  
Norms And Values ◽  
The Impact

It is well recognised that culture plays an important role in how people experience the world. However, there is limited knowledge on the impact of socio-cultural norms and values on the lives of autistic women. This qualitative study used individual semi-structured interviews to explore how eight cis-gendered autistic women, without co-occurring intellectual disabilities, describe dominant socio-cultural beliefs, values and norms and their influence on their own sense of self. Findings elucidated three interdependent themes related to the ‘pervasive influence of cultural values’, ‘individualisation as an autistic woman’ and ‘social connectivity’. Autistic women described how they experienced their environments and made choices about their place within the dominant culture and the impact of these decisions on their identities and experience. The findings of this study have implications for the continued need to shift societal and clinical attitudes towards understanding and appreciating diversity among autistic women. Lay abstract Autistic women with average or above intellectual abilities are often overlooked clinically or identified at older ages compared to autistic males. Their experiences can provide insight into the socio-cultural factors that impact on how they develop and are seen by others. This study asked autistic women to describe the culture around them and explore how this has influenced their lived experiences. Individual semi-structured interviews were conducted with eight autistic women without a co-occurring diagnosis of intellectual disabilities. These were used for interpretative phenomenological analysis. Overall, we found three closely connected themes on the pervasive influence of cultural values on autistic women, how autistic women define themselves and the importance of connecting with society. These findings suggest that dominant cultural beliefs, values and norms effect how autistic women are recognised by others and develop their sense of self. Broadening how people think about autistic women in society and clinically may benefit how we identify and support autistic women.

Sexual Understanding and Development of Young People With Intellectual Disabilities: Mothers' Perspectives of Within-Family Context

2011 ◽  
Vol 116 (3) ◽  
pp. 205-219 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jaycee D. Pownall ◽  
Andrew Jahoda ◽  
Richard Hastings ◽  
Linda Kerr
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Transition To Adulthood ◽  
Sexual Development ◽  
Cognitive Impairments ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Family Context ◽  
Sensitive Issue ◽  
People With Intellectual Disabilities

Abstract The sexual development of young people with intellectual disabilities is a marker of their transition to adulthood and affects their sense of well being and identity. Cognitive impairments and a socially marginalized position increase dependence on their families to assist with sexual matters. In this study, the authors adopted a novel interpretive phenomenological analysis approach, asking 8 mothers to contrast their experience of supporting similarly aged siblings with and without intellectual disabilities. Acknowledgment of their nondisabled offspring's sexuality was demanded by increasing autonomy, whereas continuing dependence of the offspring with intellectual disabilities hindered mothers who were addressing this intensely private and sensitive issue with them. The topic of sexuality brought to the forefront mothers' fears about their offspring's ability to cope with the challenges of adulthood.

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