Participation in leisure activities by Arab adults with intellectual disabilities living in the community

Abstract

The present research study examined factors affecting participation in leisure activities of Arab adults with intellectual disabilities living in the community, via the conceptual frame of the ICF (International Classification of Functioning Disability and Health). The research was based on a secondary analysis of data taken from a nationwide survey, thus being the first of its kind. The factors examined were bodily functions (health condition, physical functioning and cognitive functioning); activities (activities of daily living, instrumental activities of daily living); participation in employment; and the environmental factor of service utilisation (N = 153). The findings reveal interesting patterns regarding the roles of physical functioning and cognitive functioning in participation in leisure activities. These findings are discussed in relation to previous findings and cultural characteristics with reference to socio-economic disparities.

Comparing participation patterns in out-of-school activities between Israeli Jewish and Muslim children

“…Outdoor activities can involve expenses such as transport costs and participation fees, and thus financial limitations may limit participation in these activities. In some cases, agencies that provide services also suffer financial limitations (40,41,61). Decision -makers should consider investing financial resources in developing community facilities and reducing policy barriers to enable various experiences for children and assure their optimal development.…”

Effects of leisure education programme including sportive activities on perceived freedom in leisure of adolescents with intellectual disabilities

“…Azaiza et al (2011) and Lifshitz-Vahav et al (2015) saw that a positive correlation between participation in leisure activities and cognitive functioning supports the importance of participating in leisure activities in order to enhance perceived freedom of adolescents with intellectual disability.…”

Factores contextuales y calidad de vida en las actividades de ocio de los jóvenes y adultos con discapacidades del desarrollo

“…Asimismo, la investigación ha demostrado que la participación de las personas con DD en las actividades de ocio influye tanto en su bienestar como en su integración en la sociedad (Azaiza et al, 2009).…”

“…Diversos estudios han encontrado que las personas con DD participan en pocas actividades de ocio y sociales y menos frecuentemente que las personas sin discapacidad (Abells et al, 2008;Azaiza et al, 2009;Baker, 2000;Beart, Hawkins, Kroese, Smithson, y Tolosa, 2001;Duvdevany, 2002;Duvdevany y Arar, 2004;Hall, Strydom, Richards, Hardy, Bernal y Wadsworth, 2005;Orsmond et al, 2004;Skea, 2008;Van Naarden Braun et al, 2006;Zijlstra y Blaskamp, 2005). Sin embargo, la investigación ha demostrado que la participación en las actividades de ocio de las personas con DD favorece su inclusión y la participación en la comunidad, lo que mejora su calidad de vida y fomenta la adquisición de habilidades adaptativas (Buttimer y Tierney, 2005;Dusseljee, Rijken, Cardol, Curfs y Groenewegen, 2011;Duvdevany y Arar, 2004;Kraemer, McIntyre y Blacher, 2003;Lord y Patterson, 2008;Orsmond et al, 2004;Patterson y Pegg, 2009).…”

“…La literatura actual ha demostrado que las personas con discapacidad tienen las mismas necesidades recreativas y de ocio que las personas sin discapacidad. No obstante, las personas con discapacidad participan menos en comparación con sus iguales sin discapacidad (Abells, Burbidge y Minnes, 2008;Azaiza, Rimmerman, Croitoru y Naon, 2009;Duvdevany, 2002;Duvdevany y Arar, 2004;Orsmond, Krauss, Seltzer, 2004;Poulsen, Ziviani y Cuskelly, 2007; Van Naarden Braun, Yeargin-Allsopp y Lollar, 2006;Verdonschot, de Witte, Reichrath, Buntinx y Curfs, 2009a), lo que puede influir negativamente en la percepción de la calidad de IX vida (Hawkins, 1997a(Hawkins, , 1997b.…”