The impact of culture on attitudes toward the sexuality of people with intellectual disabilities

N Ditchman, AB Easton, E Batchos, S Rafajko… - Sexuality and …, 2017 - Springer
Although sexuality is a central component of human life, it is often discouraged and
inaccessible to many adults with intellectual disabilities (ID). Common misperceptions and …

Comparison of attitudes to the sexual health of men and women with intellectual disability among parents, professionals, and university students

YC Chou, ZJ Lu, CJ Lin - Journal of Intellectual & Developmental …, 2018 - Taylor & Francis
Background This study investigates whether parents, professionals, and university students
have different sexual attitudes towards men versus women with intellectual disability (ID) …

Validation of a tool to assess attitudes towards sexuality of individuals with intellectual disability (ASEXID): A preliminary study

MD Gil-Llario, O Fernández-García… - Sexuality and …, 2021 - Springer
The high prevalence of people with Intellectual Disability (ID) fosters the recognition of their
health, work, and social needs. However, few studies have focused on the assessment of …

Public opinion on the sexuality of people with intellectual disabilities: A review of the literature

A Lam, M Yau, RC Franklin, PA Leggat - Sexuality and Disability, 2021 - Springer
People with intellectual disabilities (PID) experience the same range of sexual thoughts,
feelings, desires, and activities as anyone else. However, the public's view, especially about …

Attitudes toward male and female sexuality among men and women with intellectual disabilities

YC Chou, ZYJ Lu, CY Pu - Women & health, 2015 - Taylor & Francis
Studies comparing the sexual attitudes of men and women with intellectual disabilities (ID)
have been limited. A mixed-methods approach was employed to explore attitudes toward …

Attitudes to Sexuality Questionnaire (Individuals with an Intellectual Disability): Scale development and community norms

M Cuskelly, L Gilmore - Journal of Intellectual and Developmental …, 2007 - Taylor & Francis
Background Attitudes to the sexual expression of adults with an intellectual disability (ID) are
one reflection of the inclusiveness of a community. Our capacity to measure attitudes …

Exploring sexuality and sexual concerns of adult persons with intellectual disability in a cultural context

MK Yau, GS Ng, DY Lau, KS Chan… - The British Journal of …, 2009 - Taylor & Francis
Sexuality is a complex area of human experience, involving emotions, biology, beliefs,
morals, and social behaviour. It contributes significantly to an individual's identity, self …

People with intellectual disabilities' sexuality from three different perspectives: Parents, professionals, and themselves

MD Gil‐Llario, O Fernández‐García… - Journal of Applied …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Background A positive conception of sexuality among people with intellectual disabilities is
crucial and relies on several social and interpersonal contexts. The goal of this study is to …

Staff attitudes towards sexuality in relation to gender of people with intellectual disability: A qualitative study

R Young, N Gore, M McCarthy - Journal of Intellectual and …, 2012 - Taylor & Francis
Background Research has found staff attitudes regarding the sexuality of people with
intellectual disability (ID) to be negative but influenced by several factors. The current study …

[HTML][HTML] British attitudes towards sexuality in men and women with intellectual disabilities: a comparison between White Westerners and South Asians

D Sankhla, K Theodore - Sexuality and disability, 2015 - Springer
Although sexuality is a fundamental aspect of human existence, public attitudes towards the
sexuality of people with intellectual disabilities may vary. In particular, different ethnic …