The Role of Personal and Environmental Factors in Autonomous Behaviour of People with Intellectual Disability
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| Title: | The Role of Personal and Environmental Factors in Autonomous Behaviour of People with Intellectual Disability |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Marija Cvijetic (ORCID |
| Source: | International Journal of Disability, Development and Education. 2024 71(1):118-133. |
| 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: | 16 |
| Publication Date: | 2024 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Adults, Mild Intellectual Disability, Moderate Intellectual Disability, Environmental Influences, Personal Autonomy, Individual Characteristics, Social Influences, Age Differences, Gender Differences, Executive Function, Housing, Family Involvement, Individual Activities |
| DOI: | 10.1080/1034912X.2021.1989669 |
| ISSN: | 1034-912X 1465-346X |
| Abstract: | Studies have indicated that the level of autonomy of people with intellectual disability is influenced by personal and environmental factors. The aims of this cross-sectional and correlational study were to determine a correlation between the level of autonomy in adults with intellectual disability, on the one hand, and specific personal and environmental factors, on the other hand, and to determine the predictors of the achieved level of autonomy. Adults with mild and moderate intellectual disabilities (N = 128) completed self-report Autonomy subscale of The Arc's Self-Determination Scale: Adult Version and the Choice Questionnaire. Their executive functions were assessed individually. Data on participants' social skills were obtained from their caretakers using the Vineland Adaptive Behaviour Scale - Socialisation domain. The results indicated a significant positive correlation between participants' level of autonomous behaviour and their age, social skills, availability of choice and executive functions. Significant independent predictors of the autonomy level were availability of choice, type of housing, gender and age of the participants. It is concluded that it is important to apply the procedures designed to develop the skills of independent decision-making as well as support the encouragement of independent housing. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2024 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1408624 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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| Abstract: | Studies have indicated that the level of autonomy of people with intellectual disability is influenced by personal and environmental factors. The aims of this cross-sectional and correlational study were to determine a correlation between the level of autonomy in adults with intellectual disability, on the one hand, and specific personal and environmental factors, on the other hand, and to determine the predictors of the achieved level of autonomy. Adults with mild and moderate intellectual disabilities (N = 128) completed self-report Autonomy subscale of The Arc's Self-Determination Scale: Adult Version and the Choice Questionnaire. Their executive functions were assessed individually. Data on participants' social skills were obtained from their caretakers using the Vineland Adaptive Behaviour Scale - Socialisation domain. The results indicated a significant positive correlation between participants' level of autonomous behaviour and their age, social skills, availability of choice and executive functions. Significant independent predictors of the autonomy level were availability of choice, type of housing, gender and age of the participants. It is concluded that it is important to apply the procedures designed to develop the skills of independent decision-making as well as support the encouragement of independent housing. |
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| ISSN: | 1034-912X 1465-346X |
| DOI: | 10.1080/1034912X.2021.1989669 |
