Ali, Konenica;
(2025)
“Let them shine”: Attitudes Towards People with Intellectual Disabilities in the British Bangladeshi Community.
Doctoral thesis (D.Clin.Psy), UCL (University College London).
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Abstract
Aim: People with intellectual disabilities often face significant stigma, which can limit their inclusion, rights, and sense of belonging in society. Public attitudes are one of several important factors that shape how individuals with intellectual disabilities are treated and supported within their communities. This study explored how attitudes are expressed within the British Bangladeshi community, to better understand the cultural influences shaping perceptions of intellectual disabilities. Method: A cross-sectional survey design was employed. A total of 102 British Bangladeshi participants were recruited online. The survey included the Attitudes Toward Intellectual Disability Short-Form (ATTID-SF; Morin et al., 2019a) and a single open-ended qualitative question to capture more nuanced perspectives. Results: Quantitative findings from the ATTID-SF revealed a range of attitudes towards people with intellectual disabilities, with some responses reflecting discomfort towards people with intellectual disabilities, whilst also showing moderate levels of acceptance. Effect sizes were small due to the study being underpowered. Qualitative responses enriched the findings, revealing a desire amongst many participants to deepen their understanding of intellectual disabilities and to support the inclusion of this group in society. Conclusion: This study found that attitudes within the British Bangladeshi community are complex and multifaceted. Whilst some stigma and uncertainty were evident, many participants expressed openness and a willingness to challenge prevailing norms. These findings underscore the importance of developing culturally sensitive interventions that engage with beliefs held within the community. Such efforts may meaningfully promote inclusive change and help uphold the human rights of people with intellectual disabilities.
| Type: | Thesis (Doctoral) |
|---|---|
| Qualification: | D.Clin.Psy |
| Title: | “Let them shine”: Attitudes Towards People with Intellectual Disabilities in the British Bangladeshi Community |
| Open access status: | An open access version is available from UCL Discovery |
| Language: | English |
| Additional information: | Copyright © The Author 2025. Original content in this thesis is licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0) Licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/). Any third-party copyright material present remains the property of its respective owner(s) and is licensed under its existing terms. Access may initially be restricted at the author’s request. |
| UCL classification: | UCL UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Brain Sciences UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Brain Sciences > Div of Psychology and Lang Sciences |
| URI: | https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10215603 |
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