중고령 지적장애인의 사회참여 변화 및 영향요인: 청장년과 비교

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This study examines whether and how the changes in social participation among middle-aged and older adults with intellectual disabilities in comparison to young adults with intellectual disabilities. The analysis utilized data from the second wave of the Panel Survey of Employment for the Disabled, spanning years 1 through 6. The study focused on 343 adults with intellectual disabilities aged 19 and above, including 197 individuals aged 19-34 and 146 individuals aged 35 and older, The descriptive statistics revealed that middle-aged and older adults with intellectual disabilities had a relatively higher proportion of low educational attainment (middle school or lower) and a higher rate of unemployment. Additionally, their overall health status was generally poor. There were no significant differences observed in the level of need for assistance or in experiences of discrimination. The unconditional model analysis showed that levels of social participation for both aged groups tended to decline over time. Middle-aged and older adults started with a lower level of social participation compared to young adults, and their rate of decline was also greater. The conditional model analysis indicated that the factors influencing social participation among middle-aged and older adults with intellectual disabilities were years of education, employment status, and need for assistance. For young adults with intellectual disabilities, experiences of discrimination were the main influencing factor. Recommendations were made to enhance social participation among middle-aged and older adults with intellectual disabilities, based on the factors that affect their participation.

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