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How employment support and social integration programmes are viewed by the intellectually disabled
- Authors:
- CRAMM J. M., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 53(6), June 2009, pp.512-520.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Supported employment is intended to facilitate and promote participation and integration of intellectually disabled citizens in society. This study used Q-methodology to investigate their view of the programme. Eighteen respondents with a mild intellectual disability rank-ordered 22 statements representing five main aspects of supported employment. The data were factor-analysed to group respondents according to their views. Q-methodology was a feasible approach that facilitated in-depth conversations with respondents with a mild intellectual disability in a playful manner. Two views on the impact of supported employment on social integration were observed: 'work as participation' and 'work as structure'. The first placed greater value on participation, task variety, belonging, and feeling appreciated; the second placed greater value on working independently, clear working agreements, and friendly co-workers. The views indicate two distinct approaches to effecting a positive relationship between supported employment and social integration. The authors conclude that, from the perspective of people with an intellectual disability, supported employment contributes to self-development and has a positive effect on well-being, albeit in different ways for the individual groups.