… The field of intellectual disability (ID) traces its history back to early Egyptian, Greek, and
Roman … Beliefs regarding ID are influenced by the current stigmas, society’s understanding of …

… Culture not only profoundly influences belief systems and values, but also affects the … with
intellectual disabilities. For example, Vietnamese families often view children with disabilities …

… cultural beliefs, (c) people connected to the label are considered outsiders and (d) the
consequence of the label is inequity and loss of status. Self-stigma directly affects people with a …

… , stigma as mentioned in this paper, beliefs about the causes of mental health more generally,
… depend not only on beliefs, but on social structure, institutions, and culture more broadly. …

… In this study, three factors that are embedded within the cultural context of … beliefs in a more
positive tone, which allowed them to express positive attitudes despite holding such beliefs. …

… ) note “Many Muslims see disability in the context of qadar/kismat, or fate, a cornerstone
of Muslim belief. This concept is often expressed as the belief in preordination that what was …

… intellectual disability are, and how these experiences are shaped by their cultural beliefs
about their children's intellectual disability. … intellectual disability or developmental disabilities …

… Relationship with non-disabled others: belief that they should … : belief that they have to learn
to cope with their disability … may be viewed more negatively than in cultures that place less …

… services for children with intellectual disability is challenging in Africa, … intellectual disability
in Africa emphasises the supposed incompatibility between indigenous and western beliefs, …

… and the socio-cultural contexts within which they occur, so that … beliefs about what causes
intellectual disability in Ghanaian society. The specific research question is: what beliefs do …