A Study on Factors Influencing the Institutional Care of Children with an Intellectual Disability in the Western Province of Sri Lanka
This study explored the factors influencing institutional care for children with intellectual disabilities in Sri Lanka, applying Bronfenbrenner’s ecological systems theory. Using a mixed-methods sequential explanatory approach, it identified interconnected family, economic, environmental, and socie...
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Curtin University
2024
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/97822 |
| Summary: | This study explored the factors influencing institutional care for children with intellectual disabilities in Sri Lanka, applying Bronfenbrenner’s ecological systems theory. Using a mixed-methods sequential explanatory approach, it identified interconnected family, economic, environmental, and societal challenges. Findings highlighted the importance of enhancing family support, community-based services, and policies to promote safe family living. Insights contribute to sustainable deinstitutionalisation programs across Sri Lanka. |
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