Expressing Sexuality in Silent and Weep: Experience of Chinese People With Intellectual Disabilities and Parents

IF 2.1 3区医学 Q2 PSYCHOLOGY, EDUCATIONAL

Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities Pub Date : 2025-01-11 DOI:10.1111/jar.70008

Angus Y. K. Lam, Matthew K. S. Yau, Richard C. Franklin, Peter A. Leggat

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Abstract

Background

Sexual well-being significantly impacts the overall quality of life for individuals with and without intellectual disabilities. Notably, parents play a pivotal role in influencing their children's sexual development, and their attitudes towards this topic are shaped by Chinese sociocultural values.

Methods

This study employed Interpretative phenomenological analysis to explore the experiences and attitudes of five individuals with intellectual disabilities and seven parents/caregivers regarding the sexual needs of their adult offspring with intellectual disabilities.

Results

The findings revealed participants' experiences and concerns, often navigating the challenges posed by traditional Chinese cultural restrictions through responses characterised as ‘Silent’ (avoidance of discussion) and ‘Weep’ (deep-seated psycho-emotional burden).

Conclusions

This research emphasises the importance of a pluralistic society and advocates for promoting sexual autonomy among individuals with intellectual disabilities. The findings have implications for future practises and highlight the need for a more inclusive and compassionate approach to their sexual well-being.

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在沉默与哭泣中表达性：中国智障人士与父母的经验。

背景：性幸福显著影响有或无智力障碍个体的整体生活质量。值得注意的是，父母在影响孩子的性发展方面起着关键作用，他们对这一话题的态度受到中国社会文化价值观的影响。方法：本研究采用解释现象学分析方法，探讨5名智障个体及其7名父母/照顾者对其成年智障子女性需求的体验和态度。结果：调查结果揭示了参与者的经历和担忧，通常通过“沉默”（避免讨论）和“哭泣”（根深蒂固的心理情感负担）的反应来应对中国传统文化限制带来的挑战。结论：本研究强调多元社会的重要性，提倡促进智障人士的性自主。这些发现对未来的实践具有启示意义，并强调了对他们的性健康采取更包容和更富有同情心的方法的必要性。

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Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities Multiple-

CiteScore

4.70

自引率

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.