Percepce příčin agresivního jednání v domovech pro osoby s mentálním postižením

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Title in English Perceptions of Challenging Behavior in Institutions for the People with Intellectual Disability
Authors

BROŽOVÁ Gabriela VANČURA Jan

Year of publication 2010
Type Article in Periodical
Magazine / Source Československá psychologie
MU Faculty or unit

Faculty of Social Studies

Citation
Web https://search.proquest.com/docview/235722680?accountid=16531
Field Psychology
Keywords aggression; challenging behavior; attribution;
Description The topic of aggression in institutions for the people with intellectual disability is traditionally perceived as an exclusive problem of people with disability. The study aims to emphasize that more complex perspective on this problematic is needed. Such perspective should include not only dispositions of people with intellectual disability but also characteristics of institutions and of professionals providing care. Theoretical overview summarizes hypothetic sources of aggressive behavior of clients and professionals. The research focuses on the professionals attribution of aggressive behavior. Results show that professionals are most likely to make the fundamental attribution error in their appraisal of the aggressive behavior. The study point out certain direction for following work on the improving quality of the care offered in institutions for people with intellectual disability.
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