Quality of Life in Adults with Intellectual Disabilities and Mental Health Problems

Autor/inn/en	Álvarez-Aguado, Izaskun; Vega Córdova, Vanessa; Farhang, Maryam; González Carrasco, Félix; Espinosa Parra, Felipe; Spencer González, Herbert; Aguado, Leyre Álvarez
Titel	Quality of Life in Adults with Intellectual Disabilities and Mental Health Problems
Quelle	In: British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 51 (2023) 1, S.53-61 (9 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Álvarez-Aguado, Izaskun) ORCID (Vega Córdova, Vanessa) ORCID (Farhang, Maryam) ORCID (González Carrasco, Félix) ORCID (Espinosa Parra, Felipe) ORCID (Spencer González, Herbert) ORCID (Aguado, Leyre Álvarez)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1354-4187
DOI	10.1111/bld.12490
Schlagwörter	Quality of Life; Adults; Intellectual Disability; Mental Health; Mental Disorders; Foreign Countries; Predictor Variables; Self Determination; Individual Development; Rural Urban Differences; Gender Differences; Chile + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Lebensqualität; Intellect; Disability; Disabilities; Verstand; Behinderung; Psychohygiene; Mental illness; Geisteskrankheit; Ausland; Prädiktor; Selbstbestimmung; Individuelle Entwicklung; Stadt-Land-Beziehung; Geschlechterkonflikt
Abstract	Background: The number of people with intellectual disabilities and associated mental illness has increased considerably in recent years. This population presents greater obstacles than their peers without mental health problems in accessing education, leisure, and health services. This, conditions their quality of life (QoL) and makes them one of the most vulnerable groups in society. Methods: This study seeks to know the level of QoL of 181 people with intellectual disabilities and mental health problems between the ages of 35 and 75, based on the perceptions of the professionals who work with them in different disability care services in Chile. The data were collected with the FUMAT scale. Findings: The dimensions of self-determination and personal development obtained the lowest scores. In addition, living in rural settings, receiving regular support, or being a man was associated with a better QoL. Conclusions: It would be desirable to increase the frequency with which certain supports aimed at the population with intellectual disabilities and mental health problems are provided. Likewise, the exercise of informed and meaningful choices must be encouraged. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01