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Over a 12-year period, adults with intellectual disability in their 40s experienced improved social inclusion, self-rated health, and mental health, alongside shifts in health behaviors and healthcare utilization. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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This research aims to compare health, well-being, and social inclusion across two generations of adults with intellectual disabilities aged 40-49.

June 5, 2026Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual DisabilitiesOpen Access

Intergenerational Change in Health, Well‐Being and Social Inclusion for Two Groups of Adults With Intellectual Disability Aged 40–49: Findings From a National Longitudinal Study

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KLKálya Yasmine Nunes de LimaTrinity College DMDarren McCauslandTrinity College PMPhilip McCallionTrinity College

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Longitudinal study reveals improved health and social inclusion in adults with intellectual disability aged 40-49.

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This research aims to compare health, well-being, and social inclusion across two generations of adults with intellectual disabilities aged 40-49.
Analyzed data from Waves 1 and 5 of the Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing
Calculated descriptive statistics and applied CHAID decision tree for outcomes analysis
Increased weekly contact with friends and internet use (p < 0.001)
Improved self-rated health and mental health ratings (p < 0.001 and p = 0.006)
Declines in moderate exercise and healthcare service use (p < 0.001), with increased optician visits (p = 0.001)

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Lima et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a226916763171746d54791c https://doi.org/10.1111/jar.70254

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Intergenerational Change in Health, Well‐Being and Social Inclusion for Two Groups of Adults With Intellectual Disability Aged 40–49: Findings From a National Longitudinal Study

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