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Journal of Intellectual Disability Research
Published on behalf of MENCAP and in association with IASSID
Edited by:
A.J. Holland Mental Health Special Issue Editor: Sally-Ann Cooper
ISI Journal Citation Reports® Ranking: 2008: 3/29 Education, Special; 5/51 Rehabilitation (Social Science)
Impact Factor: 1.853
The Journal of Intellectual Disability Research is devoted exclusively to the scientific study of intellectual disability and publishes papers reporting original observations in this field. The subject matter is broad and includes, but is not restricted to, findings from biological, educational, genetic, medical, psychiatric, psychological and sociological studies, and ethical, philosophical, and legal contributions that increase knowledge on the treatment and prevention of intellectual disability and of associated impairments and disabilities, and/or inform public policy and practice. Expert reviews on themes in which recent research has produced notable advances will be included. Such reviews will normally be by invitation. Anyone expert in his/her particular field wishing to submit an uninvited review is advised to seek prior guidance from the Editor. The Journal also includes brief reports, occasional letters, and an 'Hypothesis' section. All papers are assessed by expert referees.
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CALL FOR PAPERS
Special issue : Family Quality of Life Research
Deadline for submission: March 31st 2010; Approximate publication date: May 2011
Submit to: http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/submit.asp?ref=0964-2633
Guest editors:
Ralph Kober, PhD, Monash University, Australia
Ralph.kober@buseco.monash.edu.au
Mian Wang, PhD, University of California, Santa Barbara, USA
mwang@education.ucsb.edu
Family quality of life theme
Over the past decade, public policy has shifted considerably toward supporting families that act as longterm primary caregivers for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. This policy shift needs to be critically examined. One essential outcome - some might say the only outcome - in assessing the effectiveness of support programs geared toward families is the degree to which effective family quality of life is attainable.
The quality of life of family members has only begun to be explored in recent years. Some of the questions that are emerging are: What are the short-term and longer-term effects of current public policy on family members and people with intellectual disabilities? What are the components of family life that particularly add to and detract from family quality of life? and To what degree are family members both able and willing to provide quality support?
Researchers who are examining questions such as these in family quality of life are invited to submit articles.
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