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Yuan, Ya-Qing; Wang, Mei-Juan; Zhang, Qiao-Xian; Zhang, Yang; Wang, Xuan-Li; Hou, Xiao; Zhang, Shao-Hua; Liu, Yang – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2022
Background: Limited research has looked at the physical activity (PA) among Chinese children and adolescents with intellectual disabilities. Methods: The Children's Leisure Activities Study Survey-Chinese version was applied in evaluating PA levels among children and adolescents with intellectual disabilities. Results: The data indicated that only…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Physical Activity Level, Children, Adolescents
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Lam, Angus; Yau, Matthew K.; Franklin, Richard C.; Leggat, Peter A. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2022
Background: Staff members' views can have a significant impact on sexuality issues of people with intellectual disabilities. Research on the impact of sociocultural factors in this area in the Chinese context is sparse. Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with seven professionals (social worker, nurse, life skills trainer and…
Descriptors: Sex Education, Intellectual Disability, Intervention, Barriers
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Lee, Regina L. T.; Leung, Cynthia; Chen, Hong; Lee, Paul H.; Kwok, Stephen W. H. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2020
Objective: To compare the effects of the simplified 5-step and the conventional 7-Step hand hygiene programme in a cluster randomized controlled trial among students with intellectual disabilities. Method: A total of 472 Chinese students with intellectual disabilities were randomized to either simplified 5-step or conventional 7-step hand hygiene…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Hygiene, Health Behavior, Intellectual Disability
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Yang, Xue; Byrne, Victoria; Chiu, Marcus Y. L. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2016
Background: By utilizing grounded theory methodology, this study attempted to fill a gap whereby little research explored family caregiving perspectives in China where public support is insufficient and familial responsibility is highly valued. Methods: Data were collected through the qualitative methods of interviews and observations among a…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Grounded Theory, Child Rearing, Family Role
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Pan, Lu; Ye, Jingzhong – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2015
Background: Welfare for the disabled is becoming an important issue in China and care for people with intellectual disability is challenging because of the inadequacies in formal support and the social service system. Material and Method: Based on ethnographic research in two villages in North China, this paper analyses the dilemmas of family care…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Mental Retardation, Caregivers, Family Relationship
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McCabe, Helen – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2010
Background: The purpose of this study was to examine the experiences with and meaning of employment in the lives of mothers of children with autism in China. Materials and Methods: This research used qualitative methods including open-ended questionnaires and semi-structured interviews with mothers of children with autism participating in an…
Descriptors: Intervention, Mothers, Autism, Interviews