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Feelings About Work: A Review of the Socio‐emotional Impact of Supported Employment on People with Intellectual Disabilities
Author(s) -
Jahoda Andrew,
Kemp Jeremy,
Riddell Sheila,
Banks Pauline
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
journal of applied research in intellectual disabilities
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.056
H-Index - 63
eISSN - 1468-3148
pISSN - 1360-2322
DOI - 10.1111/j.1468-3148.2007.00365.x
Subject(s) - autonomy , psychology , intellectual disability , feeling , inclusion (mineral) , quality of life (healthcare) , work (physics) , strengths and weaknesses , social psychology , developmental psychology , political science , psychotherapist , psychiatry , mechanical engineering , law , engineering
Background Work is an aspiration for many people with intellectual disability and is regarded as a vital goal by policy‐makers in pursuit of social inclusion. The aim of this study was to consider the impact of supported employment on the socio‐emotional well‐being of people with intellectual disabilities. Method A systematic search was conducted. The review included case‐controlled and longitudinal studies measuring outcomes for: (1) quality of life (QOL), (2) social life and (3) autonomy. Results While results for QOL, well‐being and autonomy were largely positive, there was a lack of perceived social acceptance. The findings are interpreted in the light of methodological strengths and weaknesses. Conclusions Implications for the socio‐emotional support required by some individuals in employment, and directions for future research are discussed.