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The present study examined the extent to which the humanistic orientation permeates the perception of the service provider working with people with Intellectual Developmental Disability, IDD, and the relationship between him and the recipient of his support. In the sample included 61 service providers and 95 service recipients. Findings indicated that the sample was divided between those who expressed Humanistic orientation compared to those with a medical perception; the humanists gave high assessment scores regarding the ability of their service recipients; a positive correlation was found between the 'giver and the recipient's assessments of the latter. A humanistic orientation is a necessary condition for the service recipient to experience himself and his life in a positive and optimistic way. It also invites mutuality in the interpersonal relationships between supporter and recipient

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Key words
People with intellectual developmental disabilities
Humanistic orientation
Self-efficacy
Service recipients
Service providers
Supports
Shalem Fund study

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Progress in the discourse and legislation concerning the human rights of people with disabilities has led to the realization of their rights across many life domains, including the right to marry and to bear children

With regard to the potential impact of disability on parenting, most research until now has focused on parenting as experienced by the parents themselves. However when exploring the implications of parenting the perspective of the child – a crucial component of the context – remain under-researched
The objective of this study was to explore the unique and combined contribution of intrapersonal factors (attachment orientation and self-esteem), social-ecological factors (social support), and coping strategies the three representing protective factors – in the adjustment (mental health) and personal growth of adults raised by a parent with a mental or intellectual disability (a risk factor operationalized by perceived stress and parental bonding). A comparative analysis assessed these factors alongside a sample population of adults raised by parents without a disability

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Key words
People with intellectual developmental disabilities
Parents with a disability
Mental Disability
Adjustment
Growth
Equal Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Shalem Fund study

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