| Meaning of homeownership for individuals with developmental disabilities: a qualitative study. | |
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PMID: 16834466 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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In-person semi-structured interviews were conducted with 7 homeowners selected by 6 state homeownership programs as representing good examples of homeownership by individuals with developmental disabilities. Recurring themes were found in the choice of a home, advantages and disadvantages of homeownership, handling problems, community relationships, finances, supports, future plans, and homeownership advice. Although the process of purchasing the home was described as lengthy and difficult and ownership brought unexpected problems, these were outweighed by the financial, social, and psychological benefits of owning one's own home. A variety of external factors, including some undue control of the process by service providers and family members, appeared to add to the difficulties homeowners faced. Implications for improvements in homeownership assistance programs are discussed. |
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Authors:
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David Hagner; Judith Snow; Jay Klein |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Mental retardation Volume: 44 ISSN: 0047-6765 ISO Abbreviation: Ment Retard Publication Date: 2006 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2006-07-12 Completed Date: 2006-09-27 Revised Date: 2007-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 18640670R Medline TA: Ment Retard Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 295-303 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Center for Housing and New Community Economics, University of New Hampshire Institute on Disability, Durham, NH 03824-3522, USA. david.hagner@unh.edu |
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Adult Female Humans Interviews as Topic Male Mental Retardation* Middle Aged Ownership* Qualitative Research Residence Characteristics* Videotape Recording |
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