Improving Quality of Life of Families Headed by Parents With Intellectual Disabilities and Their Children by Means of Assistive Social Robotics.

Journal: Journal of applied research in intellectual disabilities : JARID
PMID: 40259793

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Families of parents with intellectual disabilities still face discrimination, stigma and inadequate support, placing them in vulnerable positions. Social assistive robotics offers promising support. This study investigates the possible impact of social assistive robotics on family quality of life (FQoL).

Authors

  • Suze van Wijngaarden
    Disability Studies in Nederland, University of Humanistic Studies, Utrecht, the Netherlands.
  • Marja W Hodes
    Department of Family Support, ASVZ, Service and Care Organization, Sliedrecht, the Netherlands.
  • Leo Cardinaal
    Disability Studies in Nederland, University of Humanistic Studies, Utrecht, the Netherlands.
  • Mark Koning
    Disability Studies in Nederland, University of Humanistic Studies, Utrecht, the Netherlands.
  • Alice Schippers
    Disability Studies in Nederland, University of Humanistic Studies, Utrecht, the Netherlands.

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