Perspectives of Young Adults with Mild Intellectual Disabilities on the Role Their Siblings Play in Shaping Self-Determination and Independence
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| Title: | Perspectives of Young Adults with Mild Intellectual Disabilities on the Role Their Siblings Play in Shaping Self-Determination and Independence |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Jakub Niedbalski (ORCID |
| Source: | Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities. 2025 38(5). |
| Availability: | Wiley. Available from: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030. Tel: 800-835-6770; e-mail: cs-journals@wiley.com; Web site: https://www.wiley.com/en-us |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 12 |
| Publication Date: | 2025 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Young Adults, Attitudes, Mild Intellectual Disability, Siblings, Self Determination, Sibling Relationship, Role |
| DOI: | 10.1111/jar.70126 |
| ISSN: | 1360-2322 1468-3148 |
| Abstract: | Background: The study aimed to identify the perceived role and significance of typically developing siblings in the emergence of self-determination in their brothers/sisters with intellectual disabilities. Method: The study material consisted of information from individuals with intellectual disabilities. The analytical method relied on grounded theory methodology procedures. Results: Three main themes were identified in what young adults with mild intellectual disabilities shared about their typically developing siblings: attitude toward self-determination, the degree of involvement in and influence on the self-determination process and the level of (mis)alignment with the parental approach in this regard. Conclusions: The results of this study show how young adults with intellectual disabilities perceive the role of their siblings in their pursuit of self-determination. The individuals with intellectual disabilities were demonstrated to be empowered to express their views, provided they had the right conditions and were given adequate opportunities. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2025 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1487688 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Background: The study aimed to identify the perceived role and significance of typically developing siblings in the emergence of self-determination in their brothers/sisters with intellectual disabilities. Method: The study material consisted of information from individuals with intellectual disabilities. The analytical method relied on grounded theory methodology procedures. Results: Three main themes were identified in what young adults with mild intellectual disabilities shared about their typically developing siblings: attitude toward self-determination, the degree of involvement in and influence on the self-determination process and the level of (mis)alignment with the parental approach in this regard. Conclusions: The results of this study show how young adults with intellectual disabilities perceive the role of their siblings in their pursuit of self-determination. The individuals with intellectual disabilities were demonstrated to be empowered to express their views, provided they had the right conditions and were given adequate opportunities. |
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| ISSN: | 1360-2322 1468-3148 |
| DOI: | 10.1111/jar.70126 |
