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Record Nr.

UNINA9910823281203321

Titolo

Enhancing the quality of life of people with intellectual disabilities : from theory to practice / / Ralph Kober, editor

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, : Springer, 2010

ISBN

1-282-99573-1

9786612995736

90-481-9650-7

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (434 p.)

Collana

Social indicators research series, , 1387-6570 ; ; v. 41

Altri autori (Persone)

KoberRalph

Disciplina

305.9084

Soggetti

People with disabilities

Quality of life

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

pt. 1. Measurement and use of quality of life -- pt. 2. Literature reviews -- pt. 3. International perspectives -- pt. 4. Children with intellectual disabilities -- pt. 5. Family quality of life -- pt. 6. Enhancing QOL.

Sommario/riassunto

This book contains a series of articles written by international experts in the fields of intellectual disability and quality of life. These articles explore a broad range of issues that impact on the quality of life of people with intellectual disabilities and their families. The book commences with a general discussion on defining quality of life and family quality of life, and the appropriateness of using these constructs in the field of intellectual disability. This is followed by an analysis of the effects of living arrangements and employment on quality of life. The book concludes with discussions on the unique issues facing children with intellectual disabilities and their families, as well as the issues faced by people with intellectual disabilities living in developing countries. This book will be of interest to intellectual disability researchers, quality of life researchers, social scientists, social workers, professionals working with people with intellectual disabilities, and policy makers at all level of government. In fact, anyone with an interest in improving the quality of life of people with intellectual disabilities will benefit from this book.