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- Title
Autonomy and People with Intellectual Disabilities Who Require More Intensive Support.
- Authors
Stefánsdóttir, Guðrún; Björnsdóttir, Kristín; Stefánsdóttir, Ástríður
- Abstract
In this article we explore the personal autonomy of people with intellectual disabilities who require more intensive support. The authors draw on qualitative research in Iceland carried out in the homes of 24 individuals. It is demonstrated how their personal autonomy can be defined, evaluated and enhanced in their daily lives. The conclusions show that to be able to respect personal autonomy of the participants those who support them need to view them as socially embedded, where personal autonomy is formed in relation to other people. To do that we refer to the idea of relational autonomy with support, advocacy and enablement being regarded as key elements for personal autonomy to flourish. By using this approach it is possible to note a positive change regarding respect for the personal autonomy of people with intellectual disabilities who require more intensive support. Considerable advances can still be made, however, in enhancing personal autonomy in their daily lives.
- Subjects
ICELAND; AUTONOMY (Psychology); FAMILIES of people with intellectual disabilities; SOCIAL support; GROUP homes for people with disabilities; INTERPERSONAL relations &; society; ICELANDERS; CONGREGATE housing; PATIENT autonomy; ACTIVITIES of daily living; PEOPLE with intellectual disabilities; PATIENT advocacy; PATIENT decision making
- Publication
Scandinavian Journal of Disability Research, 2018, Vol 20, Issue 1, p162
- ISSN
1501-7419
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.16993/sjdr.21