Experiences of verbal violence among people with intellectual disabilities in Israel.

Background: This study examines the extent of exposure to verbal violence experienced by people with intellectual disabilities and whether it differs based on their housing situation: living in the community, with family, or in a residential facility.

Method: One hundred and eighty-nine people with intellectual disabilities were interviewed about their experience with verbal violence.

Results: Eighty-six percent reported experiencing verbal violence in their lifetime and approximately 77% experienced it the past week.

Couple relationship experiences of siblings and siblings-in-law of persons with intellectual disabilities.

Background: This study examined how siblings and siblings-in-law of persons with intellectual disabilities experience the establishment of and processes within the couple relationship.

Method: In-depth semi-structured interviews with 12 siblings and 12 siblings-in-law of persons with intellectual disabilities were analysed using thematic analysis.

Results: The participants did not perceive their special siblinghood as detrimental to their couple relationships.

How People With Intellectual or Development Disabilities Cope With Verbal Violence.

Violence against people is a widespread phenomenon and violence against people with disabilities even more common. Studies have examined different types of violence toward people with disabilities, but there has been almost no research to date on verbal violence involving people with intellectual or development disabilities (IDD). The present research focused on this subject.

Exploring the Impact of Verbal Abuse on Recovery: A Mediation Study.

Objective: People with serious mental illnesses are exposed to high rates of verbal abuse. This study examines the impact of such experiences on loneliness and social support, which is hypothesized to ultimately diminish recovery.

Method: Fifty participants with serious mental illnesses reported on their experiences with verbal abuse, loneliness, social support, and recovery.

Verbal violence experiences of adults with serious mental illnesses.

Objective: Trauma experienced by individuals with serious mental illnesses extends beyond physical and sexual abuse. This is among the first studies to examine verbal violence, both spoken and written words, experienced by individuals with serious mental illnesses.

Method: Fifty individuals diagnosed with a schizophrenia-spectrum, bipolar, or major depressive disorder were recruited from community-based mental health agencies and reported on their experiences with 8 types of verbal violence identified in the literature, or related written comments, including: belittling, insulting, name-calling, teasing/embarrassing, threatening, cursing, or yelling.