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- Research indicates that the quality of life (QOL) for individuals with intellectual disabilities in group homes varies and is influenced by group home culture.
- The study utilized the Group Home Culture Scale (GHCS) to assess culture in 23 group homes, finding that Effective Team Leadership and Support for Well-Being notably impacted residents’ engagement and community involvement.
- Improving team leadership and well-being strategies in group homes could enhance specific QOL aspects for residents, though other factors like domestic participation and choice-making were not significantly affected.
Article Abstract
Background: Research has shown that there is variability in quality of life (QOL) outcomes for people with intellectual disabilities who live in group homes. The aim was to examine dimensions of group home culture as predictors of QOL outcomes.
Method: The Group Home Culture Scale (GHCS) was used to measure staff perceptions of culture in 23 group homes. QOL data were available from 98 people with intellectual disabilities. Multilevel modelling was used to examine the associations between the GHCS subscales and four QOL-dependent variables.
Results: Of the GHCS subscales, Effective Team Leadership and Alignment of Staff with Organizational Values significantly predicted residents' engagement in activities. Supporting Well-Being significantly predicted residents' community involvement. None of the GHCS subscales significantly predicted domestic participation and choice making.
Conclusions: The findings suggest that strategies to improve Effective Team Leadership and Supporting Well-Being dimensions of culture may contribute to enhancing certain QOL outcomes.
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