Ageing with an intellectual disability: the impact of personal resources on well-being.
J Intellect Disabil Res
; 57(11): 1068-78, 2013 Nov.
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| ID: mdl-22974110
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
The population of ageing people with mild and moderate intellectual disabilities (ID) is growing rapidly. This study examines how personal resources (physical health, mental health and social networks) impact the well-being of ageing people with ID.METHODS:
Longitudinal survey data on 667 people with a mild or moderate ID were acquired via interviews in 2006 and 2010. Indicators of personal resources (physical health, mental health and social networks) were assessed, as were indicators of well-being (satisfaction with life, happiness and loneliness). Additionally, data on background characteristics and autonomy were gathered.RESULTS:
The results show that age is positively related to decreased mobility and auditory disabilities and negatively related to independent living, autonomy in how one spends one's leisure time and autonomy in decision-making. Longitudinal analyses demonstrated that, with the exception of health that deteriorated, and social satisfaction that improved, almost all variables remained stable over the 4-year period. Further, good physical health in 2006 predicted happiness in 2010.CONCLUSION:
Despite the fact that age is associated with poorer physical and mental health and a smaller social network, this study showed that older people with ID have relatively high levels of well-being. Findings are discussed in the light of coping with ageing and impact of life events.Palavras-chave
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Coleções:
01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Apoio Social
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Envelhecimento
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Saúde Mental
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Efeitos Psicossociais da Doença
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Deficiência Intelectual
Tipo de estudo:
Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Aged80
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Intellect Disabil Res
Assunto da revista:
TRANSTORNOS MENTAIS
Ano de publicação:
2013
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Holanda