Individual Differences in Interpersonal Relationships for Persons with Mental Retardation

Social networks of people with mild intellectual disabilities: characteristics, satisfaction, wishes and quality of life

“…For future research, it is nevertheless recommended that more wishes be included and a more in-depth, qualitative approach to the analysis of the information provided be adopted. mutual feelings and mutual support) is also recommended as a topic for future studies because it is a key factor for the maintenance of supportive relationships over time (Biegel et al 1994;Lunsky 2006;Ferlander 2007). dating, cohabiting, married) and relationship happiness on SWB of people with ID, as in the general population a stable intimate relationship with a partner is a strong predictor of well-being (Dolan et al 2008), in particular a 'good marriage' (Gove et al 1983) or a 'happy relationship' (Kamp Dush & Amato 2005).…”

“…Finally, reciprocity (e.g. mutual feelings and mutual support) is also recommended as a topic for future studies because it is a key factor for the maintenance of supportive relationships over time (Biegel et al 1994;Lunsky 2006;Ferlander 2007).…”

“…One of the indicators of the quality of interpersonal relations is the social network of the person (Verdugo et al 2012). in terms of perceived emotional and practical support) (Lunsky 2006). in terms of size and frequency) and a functional one (e.g.…”

“…in terms of size and frequency) and a functional one (e.g. in terms of perceived emotional and practical support) (Lunsky 2006). In investigations of people with ID, attention is paid to both the structural and functional characteristics (e.g.…”

Experiences of Support Staff with Expanding and Strengthening Social Networks of People with Mild Intellectual Disabilities

“…In addition, support staff must also be made aware of the need to take the personal traits of clients and specific characteristics of their social networks into account when planning network interventions (Pinto, ). One possibility for the realization of more customized support is to examine the interests of the client more carefully and strive to bring people with similar interests together (Lunsky, ). Another possibility is to literally translate the social network needs and desires of the client into well‐defined support needs and goals within the individual support plan.…”