A Photovoice Study: The life experiences of middle-aged adults with intellectual disabilities in Korea.
J Appl Res Intellect Disabil
; 34(3): 852-865, 2021 May.
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| ID: mdl-33686721
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
As adults with intellectual disabilities approach older adulthood, they face unique physical and psychosocial challenges. This study explored the lived experiences of middle-aged adults with intellectual disabilities living in their community.METHOD:
Six sessions of Photovoice were conducted with a purposeful sample of six middle-aged adults with intellectual disabilities in South Korea. Participants were involved with the theme selection, taking photographs related to the themes, group discussion of photo stories and sharing Photovoice outcomes.RESULTS:
Thematic analysis yielded 11 subthemes under the five major themes selected by theparticipants:
health, free time, time in the centre, family and my future in old age.CONCLUSIONS:
The study findings showed complex issues middle-aged adults with intellectual disabilities may face in later life, including bereavement and healthy lifestyle concerns. It is important to create a space for meaningful social support and social interactions without stigma.Key words
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Intellectual Disability
Limits:
Adult
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Aged
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Humans
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Middle aged
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
En
Journal:
J Appl Res Intellect Disabil
Year:
2021
Document type:
Article