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Eudaimonic well-being in individuals with mild to moderate intellectual disability
Aniek van Herwaarden1, Nienke Peters-Scheffer1, Robert Didden2
1Behavioural Science Institute, Radboud University Nijmegen, PO box 9104, 6500 HE Nijmegen, the Netherlands; Driestroom, PO Box 139, 6660 AC Elst, the Netherlands.
Background:
Subjective well-being research in individuals with intellectual disability (ID) has a large hedonic focus and eudaimonic well-being is understudied in this population. Knowledge on eudaimonic well-being of individuals with ID is however necessary to improve their experienced well-being and support them in leading meaningful and flourishing lives.
Aims:
The current study adopted a qualitative design to examine whether and how people with ID experience elements of eudaimonic well-being.
Methods And Procedures:
Eleven adults with mild to moderate ID participated in individual semi-structured interviews about their subjective well-being. Interviews with their relatives and their direct support providers were conducted to contextualize the data.
Outcomes And Results:
By means of an interpretative phenomenological analysis, social relationships, accomplishment, purpose and balance, individuality, autonomy, and growth could be identified as relevant elements of eudaimonic well-being. Eudaimonic well-being of individuals with ID seemed to be mediated by acceptance of others.
Conclusions And Implications:
The results provide insight in eudaimonic indicators of well-being, expanding the current view on well-being in individuals with ID. Efforts to use these elements in the care and support for individuals with ID are discussed.
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