Demonstrating the well-being benefits of a weight loss programme for people with a learning disability

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Journal of Public Mental Health

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Title:	Demonstrating the well-being benefits of a weight loss programme for people with a learning disability
Author(s):	Murray Griffin, (Centre for Sport and Exercise Science, University of Essex)
Citation:	Murray Griffin, (2009) "Demonstrating the well-being benefits of a weight loss programme for people with a learning disability", Journal of Public Mental Health, Vol. 8 Iss: 1, pp.32 - 36
Keywords:	Learning disability, Physical activity, Social interaction, Well-being
Article type:	General review
DOI:	10.1108/17465729200900006 (Permanent URL)
Publisher:	Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Abstract:	Little is known about the health, well-being and social interaction benefits of physical activity in adults with a learning disability. This is probably due to the methodological barriers to research and the problem of gaining informed consent from the participants. This paper describes a feasibility study, where six adults with learning disabilities regularly attended a weight management and fitness session. An observation methodology was tested to see if it was possible to gather quantitative evidence on well-being and social interaction during participation in the sessions. Issues about veridicality, consent, validity and controls are discussed.