Experiences of shame and intellectual disabilities: Two case studies
Marriott, Clare Parish, Caroline Griffiths, Chris
Marriott, Clare
Parish, Caroline
Griffiths, Chris
Abstract
Shame is a trans-diagnostic phenomenon that underlies a variety of mental health difficulties. People with intellectual disabilities (IDs) are reported to be one of the most stigmatized and excluded groups in society and are more likely to experience mental health problems than the general population. Consequently, this group may be at a significant risk of shame-related distress. However, there is a lack of research that investigates the experience of shame in people with ID, and there is currently a lack of interventions targeting shame in people with ID. Two case studies were undertaken to document the experiences of stigma, discrimination, and shame in people with ID and to explore how shame may present in this population. Shame was found to be a significant barrier to social inclusion and to contribute towards poor psychological health in people with ID. The development of interventions that specifically target shame in this population is recommended.
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Marriott, C., Parish, C., Griffiths, C., & Fish, R. (2020). Experiences of shame and intellectual disabilities: Two case studies. Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 24(4), 489-502. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1177/1744629519844091