Abstract
Introduction: To study the effectiveness of social media use training on social media skills and the social networks of adults with intellectual disabilities (ID) living in supported accommodation.
Methods: A sequential mixed methods design was used. Six participants (aged 31 to 39) completed a 12‐week training program. Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) was used to identify social media problem areas. Individualised goals were developed using the Goal Attainment Scales (GAS). Intervention focussed on cyber‐safety, and the use of participant‐preferred social media (e.g., Facebook, Messenger.) Social networks of participants were mapped using the Circles of Communication Partners (CCP) pre‐ and post‐intervention.
Results: COPM ratings of pre/post performance and satisfaction was significant on paired t‐tests (Performance t (df = 5) = −4.901, p = .004; Satisfaction t (df = 5) = −5.105, p = .004). The GAS T‐scores showed that all participants attained most of their goals. The CCPs demonstrated that most participants had increased social networks following the training. Participants reported a sense of achievement from learning new skills that allowed them to connect and be a part of the lives of their friends and families.
Implications: Providing adults with ID access to social media enhanced their social networks and opportunity to learn new skills. Future research should focus on a larger cohort of participants with ID in different living environments.
Methods: A sequential mixed methods design was used. Six participants (aged 31 to 39) completed a 12‐week training program. Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) was used to identify social media problem areas. Individualised goals were developed using the Goal Attainment Scales (GAS). Intervention focussed on cyber‐safety, and the use of participant‐preferred social media (e.g., Facebook, Messenger.) Social networks of participants were mapped using the Circles of Communication Partners (CCP) pre‐ and post‐intervention.
Results: COPM ratings of pre/post performance and satisfaction was significant on paired t‐tests (Performance t (df = 5) = −4.901, p = .004; Satisfaction t (df = 5) = −5.105, p = .004). The GAS T‐scores showed that all participants attained most of their goals. The CCPs demonstrated that most participants had increased social networks following the training. Participants reported a sense of achievement from learning new skills that allowed them to connect and be a part of the lives of their friends and families.
Implications: Providing adults with ID access to social media enhanced their social networks and opportunity to learn new skills. Future research should focus on a larger cohort of participants with ID in different living environments.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication status | Published - 7 Aug 2019 |
| Event | International Association for the Scientific Study of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IASSIDD) 16th World Congress: Future4All - SEC Centre, Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom Duration: 6 Aug 2019 → 9 Aug 2019 http://www.iassidd2019.com/ |
Conference
| Conference | International Association for the Scientific Study of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IASSIDD) 16th World Congress |
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| Abbreviated title | IASSIDD19 |
| Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
| City | Glasgow, Scotland |
| Period | 6/08/19 → 9/08/19 |
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Keywords
- social media use
- adults
- intellectual disability
- intervention