Transitioning to adulthood with a mild intellectual disability—Young people's experiences, expectations and aspirations

The participants concerns were surprisingly similar to those commonly expressed by young adults without disabilities. Self-perceived adult identity appeared to be affected by the participants' personal definitions of adulthood, as well as by social comparisons with both peers and adults. Finally, while concerns were expressed about their capacity to cope with responsibility, most felt optimistic about adopting full adult status in the future.