How do people with intellectual disabilities understand friendship? A systematic meta-synthesis

IF 2.1 3区医学 Q2 PSYCHOLOGY, EDUCATIONAL

Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities Pub Date : 2024-05-11 DOI:10.1111/jar.13244

Isabel Jackson, Dave Dagnan, Laura Golding, Kelly Rayner-Smith

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Abstract

Background

Previous systematic reviews of the relationships of people with intellectual disabilities have included consideration of intimate relationships. In this paper, we report a systematic review of papers describing friendship only.

Method

A systematic qualitative meta-synthesis of the research exploring experiences of friendship as reported by people with intellectual disabilities.

Results

Seven papers met the inclusion criteria for analysis. Three superordinate themes were identified. (1) Reciprocity, ‘Someone who helps me, and I help them’. (2) The building blocks of friendships, ‘I can tell her some secrets’. (3) Managing friendship difficulties, ‘In real life it's much harder’.

Conclusion

People with intellectual disabilities value friendship and actively engage in reciprocal exchanges. We explore the strengths and limitations of current research, clinical implications, and directions for future research.

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Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities Multiple-

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12.50%

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期刊介绍： JARID is an international, peer-reviewed journal which draws together findings derived from original applied research in intellectual disabilities. The journal is an important forum for the dissemination of ideas to promote valued lifestyles for people with intellectual disabilities. It reports on research from the UK and overseas by authors from all relevant professional disciplines. It is aimed at an international, multi-disciplinary readership. Topics covered include community living, quality of life, challenging behaviour, communication, sexuality, medication, ageing, supported employment, family issues, mental health, physical health, autism, economic issues, social networks, staff stress, staff training, epidemiology and service provision.