Psychology, Sociology and Education

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Children with physical or intellectual impairments and mental wellbeing
(Routledge, 2022-06-22) Jones, Sian; Uytman, Clare; Ali, Leanne; Dalnoki, Laura; Kaliff, Alicia; Lola-Luz, Daphne; Mackintosh, Morvern; McCune, Amanda; Muir, William; Uusitalo, Kiia; Mahmud, Arif; Satchell, Liam
With increasing inclusive practice in UK schooling, school staff and children are now more likely to encounter people with differing disabilities. There is growing literature on good practice to promote the wellbeing of children with dis/abilities in the classroom. Here, we review that literature. This chapter first reviews the different frameworks that are used to understand the meaning of dis/ability, and how children themselves conceive dis/ability. Then, we look at the evidence linking disability-based bullying, and responses to it, to wellbeing. We then look at research on what “wellbeing” means to children with dis/abilities and how they would like to see their wellbeing supported. Finally, we consider wider issues around classroom participation and the representation of children with dis/abilities. We consider the actions that may be taken with these in mind to bolster the wellbeing of children with dis/abilities.
“It’s not OK to talk to anyone this way”: Helping targets of Disability-Based Hate Crime
(Pluto Journals, 2025-06-27) Jones, Sian; Uytman, Clare; Salminen, Laura; Dalnoki, Laura; Sartore, Valentina; Ali, Leanne; Monahan, Johnny; Bhuyan, Mohona; Csiffariova, Nikoleta; Kaliff, Alicia; Muir, William; Schintu, Daniela; UUsitalo, Kiia
Psychological research has highlighted national differences in responses to disability-based hate crime. However, there has been limited systematic exploration of the type of disability that is represented in hate crime scenarios, and of responses of disabled people . We surveyed N= 467 adults online, presenting them with disability-based hate crime scenarios. We systematically changed the disability of the hate crime target (deaf person or wheelchair user) across Hungary, Italy, Nordic countries, and the UK. We measured responses and intentions, direct contact with disabled people, identification as disabled, and reasons for their responses. Results showed cross-national differences, and higher helping intentions among disabled participants than non-disabled participants. Path analyses showed that anger and anxiety significantly mediated the association between direct contact with disabled people and helping intentions. Qualitative template analysis showed that intentions to help and avoid the incident from disabled and non-disabled people are motivated by a variety of reasons.