How do people with intellectual disabilities construct their social identity? A review.

Background: A 2005 review by Beart, Hardy and Buchan, asking how people with intellectual disabilities view their social identities, has been widely cited, indicating this important topic needs an updated review. This review covers research on how people with intellectual disabilities view their ascribed label; to what extent they ascribe it to themselves; and whether they recognize it as devalued in society.

Method: Rapid review methodology using PsycINFO, citation- and hand-searching identified relevant studies.