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'Connectedness' between people with intellectual disabilities and challenging behaviour and support staff : perceptions of psychologists and support staff

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Tournier, T., Hendriks, A. H. C., Jahoda, A., Hastings, R. P. and Embregts, P. J. C. M. (2022) 'Connectedness' between people with intellectual disabilities and challenging behaviour and support staff : perceptions of psychologists and support staff. Journal of Intellectual Disabilities . doi:10.1177/17446295211056820 (In Press)

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Abstract

The tacit practical knowledge of psychologists and support staff to foster a real connection between support staff and people with intellectual disabilities and challenging behaviour was explored. Therefore, six dyads comprising individuals with intellectual disabilities and challenging behaviour and their support staff were video recorded during joint engagement in an activity. To tap into the implicit knowledge of professionals about when staff have ‘a real connection’ with a person with an intellectual disability, 10 psychologists and 10 support staff were asked to pinpoint these moments in the pre-recorded video compilation. They also shared their interpretations about what they considered to be a real connection. The results displayed that participants designated real connections as occurring when they noticed concrete interactions taking place. Based on thematic analysis of the data, four themes were identified that encapsulated what professionals deemed to be a real connection. In conclusion: joint engagement in an activity appears to be a context that fosters opportunities for real connection. Furthermore, support staff should adopt a sensitive attitude and create a safe atmosphere, to establish real connections.

Item Type: Journal Article
Subjects: B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology
H Social Sciences > HM Sociology
H Social Sciences > HV Social pathology. Social and public welfare
R Medicine > RC Internal medicine
Divisions: Faculty of Social Sciences > Centre for Educational Development, Appraisal and Research (CEDAR)
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH): Intellectual disability , People with mental disabilities , Social work with people with mental disabilities , Social work with people with mental disabilities -- Psychological aspects, People with mental disabilities -- Behavior modification , People with mental disabilities -- Care, People with mental disabilities -- Means of communication , People with mental disabilities -- Psychology , Belonging (Social psychology), Client-centered psychotherapy
Journal or Publication Title: Journal of Intellectual Disabilities
Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd.
ISSN: 1744-6295
Official Date: 27 January 2022
Dates:
DateEvent
27 January 2022Available
11 October 2021Accepted
Number of Pages: 17
DOI: 10.1177/17446295211056820
Status: Peer Reviewed
Publication Status: In Press
Access rights to Published version: Open Access

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