Abstract
Background Work is an aspiration for many people with intellectual disability and is regarded as a vital goal by policy-makers in pursuit of social inclusion. The aim of this study was to consider the impact of supported employment on the socio-emotional well-being of people with intellectual disabilities.
Method A systematic search was conducted. The review included case-controlled and longitudinal studies measuring outcomes for: (1) quality of life (QOL), (2) social life and (3) autonomy.
Results While results for QOL, well-being and autonomy were largely positive, there was a lack of perceived social acceptance. The findings are interpreted in the light of methodological strengths and weaknesses.
Conclusions Implications for the socio-emotional support required by some individuals in employment, and directions for future research are discussed.
Method A systematic search was conducted. The review included case-controlled and longitudinal studies measuring outcomes for: (1) quality of life (QOL), (2) social life and (3) autonomy.
Results While results for QOL, well-being and autonomy were largely positive, there was a lack of perceived social acceptance. The findings are interpreted in the light of methodological strengths and weaknesses.
Conclusions Implications for the socio-emotional support required by some individuals in employment, and directions for future research are discussed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1-18 |
Journal | Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities |
Volume | 21 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jan 2008 |
Keywords
- emotional
- intellectual disability
- outcomes
- review
- social
- supported employment