Self-Pereception of Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

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doi:10.4236/aasoci.2014.41005

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“…Research suggests that there are links between self-determination and quality of life in terms of autonomy, problem solving, self-awareness, as well as perceptions of control, self-efficacy, and assertiveness (Wehmeyer & Schalock, 2001; Weller, 2014). The assessment of sexual knowledge and consent capacity is essential to elucidate the nature of supports required by PWID in order to determine individualised teaching and sexual literacy interventions (aimed at improving sexual knowledge and capacitating socio-sexual skills) in order to facilitate self-determination and autonomy in PWID.…”

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“…A range of problem scenarios are presented to respondents in order to determine their probable responses (Lunsky, Frijters, Griffiths, Watson, & Williston, 2007). The assessment tool consists of 370 questions covering the following themes: relationships, bodies, and sexuality; knowledge of men's and women's bodies; intimacy, pregnancy, childbirth/childrearing; and birth control and sexually transmitted infections, as well as healthy sexuality and socio-sexual boundaries (Weller, 2014). The SSKAAT-R is commercially available at https://www.stoelting.com/sskaat-r.html.…”

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“…In addition, PWID may not develop and practice socio-sexual skills relating to sexual relationships (such as courtship); they have relatively smaller friendship circles/social networks and less access to information than people without intellectual disabilities (Jahoda & Pownall, 2014; Ward et al, 2013). Weller (2014) notes that PWID frequently identify themselves as children and are often treated like children by caregivers/family members which may impact on the formation of age equivalent social engagements. It has been noted that family members/caregivers do not readily respect the sexual rights of PWID (Healy, McGuire, Evans, & Carley, 2009; Leutar & Mihokovic, 2007), and sexual education initiatives focus predominantly on heteronormative perspectives, with the consequence that PWID having other sexual orientations are ‘unseen’ (Löfgren-Mårtenson, 2012).…”

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Quantitative assessment of sexual knowledge and consent capacity in people with mild to moderate intellectual disability

Kramers-Olen

2017

South African Journal of Psychology

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While it is well known that people with an intellectual disability experience the same needs for intimacy as those without an intellectual disability, a number of developmental, structural, environmental, and attitudinal barriers circumvent the expression of sexuality in people with an intellectual disability – particularly in institutional and residential health care settings. People with an intellectual disability generally have lower levels of sexual knowledge than those without an intellectual disability, and sexual exploration and expression is frequently viewed with concern by mental health care practitioners and caregivers, who may regard people with an intellectual disability as being ‘nonsexual’ or ‘hypersexual’. However, the rights of people with an intellectual disability to sexual expression have been established in policy and legislation. Service providers are required at times to make determinations regarding the ability of people with an intellectual disability to consent to sexual intercourse in a number of health care settings. There is a dearth of published literature on psychometric instruments to assess sexual knowledge and consent capacity. This article briefly reviews the more commonly used sexual knowledge and consent assessments for people with mild to moderate intellectual disability and advances recommendations in this regard.

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Quantitative assessment of sexual knowledge and consent capacity in people with mild to moderate intellectual disability

Kramers-Olen

2017

South African Journal of Psychology

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“…Respective illustrative cases include: Meanley v R. ( 2022) EWCA Crim 1065 (28 July 2022); 'Mother with mental age of 8 see child go into care'; Maldovan v Cnty of Erie, 2022, New York Court of Appeals. Such views may also persist in parental perceptions of adults with an intellectual disability (Codd & Hewitt, 2021) and in fact, people with an intellectual disability may view themselves as children (Welle, 2014).…”

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Mental age and intellectual disability: Psychologists' perspectives on the use of the term ‘mental age’ as it relates to adults with an intellectual disability

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McGuire

2024

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Despite the growing international move away from the term ‘mental age’, the term continues to be used in some settings with adults with an intellectual disability. Arguably, the construct of ‘mental age’ conflicts with current rights‐based approaches yet its continued use suggests that it may have certain utilities. This study aimed to explore the use of the construct of mental age in the context of supporting adults with an intellectual disability in Ireland, and its perceived value and limitations in clinical practice. Forty‐three psychologists in Ireland responded to a 10‐item online survey using a mix of closed and open‐ended questions. Descriptive statistics were used and analysis was informed by reflexive thematic analysis. Twenty of the 43 respondents reported that mental age continues to be used in clinical practice. Analysis was informed by reflexive thematic analysis and identified five main themes: (1) negative connotations, (2) inconsistent with best practice, (3) supporting the person with an intellectual disability, (4) communicating about the person with intellectual disability and (5) moving on from mental age. The findings suggest that this construct is considered problematic and limited in its meaning and while there is a desire for change, there are challenges in finding an alternative method of communicating information about ability in a brief and easily understood way.

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2021

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Self-Pereception of Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Cited by 4 publications

References 20 publications

Quantitative assessment of sexual knowledge and consent capacity in people with mild to moderate intellectual disability

Quantitative assessment of sexual knowledge and consent capacity in people with mild to moderate intellectual disability

Mental age and intellectual disability: Psychologists' perspectives on the use of the term ‘mental age’ as it relates to adults with an intellectual disability

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