Background Social stigma and its impact on the life opportunities and emotional well‐being
of people with intellectual disabilities (IDs) are a subject of both practical and theoretical …

Objectives This review aims to show how people who are categorized as having intellectual
disabilities view their social identity, and the impact that this identity has on them. It is felt that …

People with intellectual disability are one of the most stigmatised groups in society. Despite
this, research in this area has been limited. This paper provides a review of studies …

This chapter provides a context for consideration of intellectual disability stigma. Drawing on
social-psychological theories, the potential causes and functions of (intellectual) disability …

There is now overwhelming evidence concerning the awareness people with moderate to
mild intellectual disabilities have about the stigma they experience in their lives. However …

Background The paper examines the perception of stigma in 43 adults with an intellectual
disability, the relationship this has with their psychological well‐being and whether the …

Background A 2005 review by Beart, Hardy and Buchan, asking how people with intellectual
disabilities view their social identities, has been widely cited, indicating this important topic …

Objectives Care providers are key agents in the lives of individuals with an intellectual
disability (ID). The quality of their support can be affected by manifestations of stigma. This …

Background No studies have investigated the relationship between self-reported stigma and
multiple health outcomes in people with intellectual disabilities (ID). The association …

Purpose Stigmatisation can negatively affect opportunities for people with intellectual
disabilities to participate in society. Stereotyping, a first step in the process of stigmatisation …