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Residential Transitions in Supported Living: Experiences of Adults With Intellectual Disabilities and Parents
Kim Ulvin1, Laila Tingvold1, Karina Aase1,2
1Centre for Care Research East, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Gjøvik, Norway.
Background:
This article explores how adults with intellectual disabilities and a corresponding parent group experience residential transitions to and within co-located supported housing in Norway.
Method:
We conducted 12 semi-structured interviews and a supplementary focus group interview and analysed the data using reflexive thematic analysis.
Results:
Two overarching themes were developed, (1) First, find a place: a long and uncertain search marked by scarce options, opaque entitlements, and unclear responsibilities. (2) Settling in(to) a constructed home: evolving negotiation around role and agency, negotiations over who has to adjust to whom, and coping with aspirations and limitations related to future mobility amid the immersive potential of co-located supported housing.
Conclusion:
Residential transitions shape more than a single move. They influence perspectives on future residential mobility and aspirations for living arrangements. Improved communication about rights, eligibility thresholds, and realistic timelines may reduce disillusionment and improve experiences with transitions.
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