Stigma, public awareness about intellectual disability and attitudes to inclusion among different ethnic groups

K Scior, J Addai‐Davis, M Kenyon… - Journal of Intellectual …, 2013 - Wiley Online Library
Background Attitudes to the inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities (IDs) have been
studied extensively, yet evidence on public awareness about ID and stigma is limited. The …

Intellectual disability stigma and initiatives to challenge it and promote inclusion around the globe

K Scior, A Hamid, R Hastings, S Werner… - Journal of policy and …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
There is a dearth of studies that have examined the attitudes of society toward people with
intellectual disabilities (IDs) on a global scale. This study set out to gauge the extent to which …

Ethnicity and self‐reported experiences of stigma in adults with intellectual disability in C ape T own, S outh A frica

A Ali, E Kock, C Molteno, N Mfiki… - Journal of Intellectual …, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
Background Studies have shown that individuals with intellectual disability (ID) are aware of
stigma and are able to describe experiences of being treated negatively. However, there …

Attitudes towards people with intellectual disabilities: A comparison of young people from British South Asian and White British backgrounds

J Sheridan, K Scior - Research in developmental disabilities, 2013 - Elsevier
Research with South Asian families of individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID) suggests
an increased fear of stigma and isolation from the community. Evidence on attitudes towards …

Public stigma in intellectual disability: do direct versus indirect questions make a difference?

S Werner - Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
Background Stigma may negatively impact individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID).
However, most studies in the field have been based on the use of direct measurement …

Attitudes of health care professionals toward people with intellectual disability: a comparison with the general population

D Morin, P Valois, AG Crocker… - Journal of Intellectual …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Background Few studies have examined attitudes that may promote the social inclusion of
persons with an intellectual disability (ID) among health care providers (HCPs). Yet these …

Public attitudes towards intellectual disability: A multidimensional perspective

D Morin, M Rivard, AG Crocker… - Journal of …, 2013 - Wiley Online Library
Background Public attitudes towards persons with intellectual disabilities (IDs) have a
significant effect on potential community integration. A better understanding of these can …

Mainstream health professionals' stigmatising attitudes towards people with intellectual disabilities: a systematic review

HA Pelleboer‐Gunnink, W Van Oorsouw… - Journal of …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Background Equal access to mainstream healthcare services for people with intellectual
disabilities (ID) still requires attention. Although recent studies suggest that health …

Identity conflict in people with intellectual disabilities: what role do service‐providers play in mediating stigma?

J Craig, F Craig, P Withers, C Hatton… - Journal of Applied …, 2002 - Wiley Online Library
Background This study explores the relationship that the people with an intellectual disability
have with their 'learning disabled'identity and the influence of intellectual disability services …

Validation of the attitudes toward intellectual disability–ATTID questionnaire

D Morin, AG Crocker… - Journal of …, 2013 - Wiley Online Library
Background Individuals with an intellectual disability (ID) continue to experience major
obstacles towards social, educational and vocational integration. Negative attitudes toward …