Forming and supporting circles of support for people with intellectual disabilities – a comparative case analysis

IF 1.9 4区医学 Q1 EDUCATION, SPECIAL

Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability Pub Date : 2021-08-14 DOI:10.3109/13668250.2021.1961049

T. Araten-Bergman, C. Bigby

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Abstract

ABSTRACT Background Building Circles of Support is an innovative strategy for developing natural support networks. This study explored some of the ambiguity in the conceptualisations, operational elements, and perceived outcomes of Circles of Support programs. Method A comparative case study of three Australian Circles of Support programs was conducted. Data included document review and qualitative interviews with 27 key stakeholders. Qualitative analysis of the data from each program was analysed using categories of the program logic as a conceptual framework, followed by cross-case analysis to identify commonalities and differences. Results Findings show conceptual variability between programs, which shared similar overarching intents but differed in program, strategies, target population and outcomes, which were shaped by the missions of the organisation of which they were part. Conclusion Findings can inform the future design and evaluation of programs to support the development of informal support network for people with intellectual disabilities.

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智障人士支持圈的形成与支持——个案比较分析

构建支持圈是发展自然支持网络的一种创新策略。本研究探讨了支持圈项目的概念、操作要素和感知结果中的一些模糊性。方法对澳大利亚三个支持圈项目进行案例比较研究。数据包括文件审查和对27个关键利益相关者的定性访谈。使用程序逻辑的类别作为概念框架，对每个程序的数据进行定性分析，然后进行跨案例分析以确定共性和差异。结果研究结果显示，项目之间的概念差异，这些项目具有相似的总体意图，但在项目、策略、目标人群和结果方面存在差异，这些差异是由它们所属组织的使命形成的。结论研究结果可为智障人士非正式支持网络的设计和评价提供参考。

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Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability Multiple-

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3.40

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7.70%

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期刊介绍： Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability (formerly the Australia and New Zealand Journal of Developmental Disabilities) is the official journal of the Australasian Society for the Study of Intellectual Disability (ASSID). JIDD is an international, multidisciplinary journal in the field of intellectual and developmental disability. The journal publishes original qualitative and quantitative research papers, literature reviews, conceptual articles, brief reports, case reports, data briefs, and opinions and perspectives.