Cultural Affordance, Social Relationships, and Narratives of Independence: Understanding the Meaning of Social Care for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities from Minority Ethnic Groups in the UK
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| Title: | Cultural Affordance, Social Relationships, and Narratives of Independence: Understanding the Meaning of Social Care for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities from Minority Ethnic Groups in the UK |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Larkin, Michael (ORCID |
| Source: | International Journal of Developmental Disabilities. 2018 64(3):195-203. |
| Availability: | Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 9 |
| Publication Date: | 2018 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Interpersonal Relationship, Minority Groups, Ethnic Groups, Decision Making, Cultural Awareness, Adults, Intellectual Disability, Phenomenology, Self Concept, Delivery Systems, Social Services, Foreign Countries, Personal Narratives, Personal Autonomy, Family Environment, Safety, Psychological Patterns, Cultural Differences, Health Personnel, Caseworkers |
| Geographic Terms: | United Kingdom (England) |
| DOI: | 10.1080/20473869.2018.1469807 |
| ISSN: | 2047-3869 |
| Abstract: | Objectives: To explore the perspective of adults with intellectual disabilities from minority ethnic groups, on their relationship with social care services. Methods: Thirty-two adults took part in semi-structured interviews. Transcripts were analyzed within a Pluralist framework, adopting the structure of Template Analysis and then drawing on phenomenological, narrative, and discursive approaches. Results: Our participants were generally positive about the services which they received, which they evaluated primarily in terms of their continuing good relationship(s) with specific workers. Our respondents were sophisticated users of cultural resources and identities; the concept of 'cultural affordance' may be useful alternative to 'cultural competence'. We discuss three distinctive narratives about independence (Stability; Progress; Resistance). Each highlights the importance of maintaining connectedness to others, and the crucial role played by ownership of decision-making. Conclusions: We have developed a set of resources which service providers (and researchers) can use with people with intellectual disabilities, in order to support mutual understanding, service planning and delivery. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2018 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1226025 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Objectives: To explore the perspective of adults with intellectual disabilities from minority ethnic groups, on their relationship with social care services. Methods: Thirty-two adults took part in semi-structured interviews. Transcripts were analyzed within a Pluralist framework, adopting the structure of Template Analysis and then drawing on phenomenological, narrative, and discursive approaches. Results: Our participants were generally positive about the services which they received, which they evaluated primarily in terms of their continuing good relationship(s) with specific workers. Our respondents were sophisticated users of cultural resources and identities; the concept of 'cultural affordance' may be useful alternative to 'cultural competence'. We discuss three distinctive narratives about independence (Stability; Progress; Resistance). Each highlights the importance of maintaining connectedness to others, and the crucial role played by ownership of decision-making. Conclusions: We have developed a set of resources which service providers (and researchers) can use with people with intellectual disabilities, in order to support mutual understanding, service planning and delivery. |
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| ISSN: | 2047-3869 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/20473869.2018.1469807 |
