What Do They Think? The Opinions of Women With Intellectual Disabilities on Affective-Sexual Relationships: An Interview-Based Study

IF 1.9 3区医学 Q2 PSYCHOLOGY, EDUCATIONAL

Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities Pub Date : 2025-08-18 DOI:10.1111/jar.70110

Maialen Beltran-Arreche, Judit Fullana Noell, Maria Pallisera Díaz

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Abstract

Background

Although the rights to sexuality and intimacy are increasingly recognised, it is a widely held assumption that women with intellectual disabilities are unable to express their sexuality freely, partly due to a lack of research and information on the topic.

Objective

To explore the perspectives of women with intellectual disabilities on affective-sexual relationships, identify their specific support needs, inform the development of inclusive educational and psychosocial interventions, and propose policy improvements to promote their rights.

Method

Individual interviews were conducted and analysed thematically.

Results

The results are divided into five areas: the LGBTQIA+ community; couple relationships; contraception and sex; abuse; and family and motherhood.

Conclusion

The identified challenges related largely to external barriers. Their accounts allowed us to compile a list of the support they deem necessary, such as adapted sex education; further research based on their experiences; the creation of specific resources; and raising general awareness in society.

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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.