title: Doing Research Together: A Study on the Views of Advisors with Intellectual Disabilities and Non-Disabled Researchers Collaborating in Research.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Despite an increase in inclusive studies in recent years, research on the views of the people with and without disabilities who have participated in these studies is scarce. The aim of this study was to explore the perceptions and views of advisors with intellectual disabilities and non-disabled researchers who collaborated together on a joint project to study transition to adulthood.
  
  
  METHODS
  Two questionnaires were devised, one for advisors and one for researchers; two focus groups were held with people with intellectual disabilities, three focus groups with researchers, and one focus group with all participants together. Thematic analysis was used for the data analysis.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The advisors valued this experience as an opportunity to learn new skills, freely express themselves on matters that affect them, and engage in a socially valued activity. The researchers considered that the participation of people with intellectual disabilities contributed to improving the quality of the research.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The study provides a better understanding of inclusive research processes by taking into account participants' views.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Educational Research, University of Girona, Girona, Spain.
authors.forename: Carol
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Puyalto
authors.affiliation: Institute of Educational Research, University of Girona, Girona, Spain.
authors.forename: Maria
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Pallisera
authors.affiliation: Institute of Educational Research, University of Girona, Girona, Spain.
authors.forename: Judit
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Fullana
authors.affiliation: Institute of Educational Research, University of Girona, Girona, Spain.
authors.forename: Montserrat
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Vilà
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001294:Attitude to Health; D035843:Biomedical Research; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008607:Intellectual Disability / Q000523:psychology*; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012108:Research Personnel / Q000523:psychology*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: inclusive research; intellectual disability; participatory research; research with people with intellectual disability