People seek out situations that “fit,” but the concept of fit is not well understood. We introduce
S tate A uthenticity as F it to the E nvironment (SAFE), a conceptual framework for …

This article presents a critical review of Social Identity Theory. Its major contributions to the
study of intergroup relations are discussed, focusing on its powerful explanations of such …

For over a century the focus of psychotherapy has been on what ails us, with the therapeutic
process resting upon the assumption that unearthing past traumas, correcting faulty thinking …

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 …

Looking for a practical, comprehensive overview of Qualitative Research Methods? Want to
know the best approach to take for you and your research project? This book takes you …

In this article the authors review methodological issues that arise when interviews and self-
report questionnaires are used with people with mental retardation and offer suggestions for …

Intellectual disability is usually thought of as a form of internal, individual affliction, little
different from diabetes, paralysis or chronic illness. This study, the first book-length …

Although mainstream psychology has received numerous critiques for its traditional
approaches to disability-related research, proposals for alternative theory that can …

Background JARID has a long and positive association with qualitative research dating back
to its first issue. This paper looks at the development of qualitative methods and their …

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 …