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Megan M Griffin1, Marisa H Fisher1, Laurel A Lane1
1Megan M. Griffin, Whitworth University; Marisa H. Fisher, Michigan State University; Laurel A. Lane, University of New Mexico; and Lindsay Morin, Michigan State University.
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
|February 5, 2019
Summary
Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) shared their experiences with bullying. They found bullying hurtful, occurring in various forms and locations, and identified reasons behind it.
Area of Science:
- Disability Studies
- Social Psychology
- Qualitative Research
Background:
- Bullying is prevalent among individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
- Limited research exists on the lived experiences and perceptions of bullying from the perspective of individuals with IDD.
- Understanding these experiences is crucial for developing targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the perceptions and experiences of bullying among adults with IDD.
- To identify themes related to the nature, causes, and contexts of bullying as reported by individuals with IDD.
- To inform future research and practical strategies for addressing bullying in this population.
Main Methods:
- Conducted qualitative interviews with 18 adults with IDD.
- Analyzed transcribed interviews using thematic analysis.
- Focused on participants' own accounts of bullying experiences and perceptions.
Main Results:
- Four major themes emerged: bullying is hurtful, understanding why people bully, the diverse forms bullying takes, and that bullying can occur anywhere.
- Participants' definitions of bullying and reasons for it largely aligned with traditional understandings.
- Some reported incidents extended beyond traditional definitions, including abuse and rude behavior, highlighting a broader scope of harm.
Conclusions:
- Individuals with IDD have unique insights into the impact and nature of bullying.
- The findings underscore the need for inclusive definitions and approaches to bullying that encompass a wider range of harmful behaviors.
- Implications for practice include tailored support and education for individuals with IDD and for those who may perpetrate bullying.
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