Brand Fiona, Scior Katrina, Loewenberger Alana
Research Department of Clinical, Educational and Health Psychology, University College London, London, UK.
J Appl Res Intellect Disabil. 2024 Jan;37(1):e13168. doi: 10.1111/jar.13168. Epub 2023 Oct 18.
Befriending is an intervention intended to provide companionship and support to socially isolated populations. This review aimed to understand the key characteristics and psychological and social outcomes of befriending interventions for adults with intellectual disabilities.
Systematic searches of electronic databases (PsycINFO, MedLine and Web of Science) identified 11 studies for inclusion. A narrative synthesis of the findings was completed, along with critical appraisal of study quality.
Increased community participation, positive changes to social networks and mood were frequently reported outcomes for befriendees. Increased knowledge, new experiences and opportunities to 'give back' were most reported for befrienders.
The review highlighted that existing research in this field is limited in scope and methodologically diverse. Future research should focus upon the effectiveness and long-term impact of befriending interventions, understanding the mechanisms of change, and eliciting the views of people with intellectual disabilities on their experiences.
交友干预旨在为社会孤立人群提供陪伴和支持。本综述旨在了解针对成年智障人士的交友干预的关键特征以及心理和社会结果。
通过对电子数据库（PsycINFO、MedLine和Web of Science）进行系统检索，确定了11项纳入研究。完成了研究结果的叙述性综合分析，并对研究质量进行了批判性评价。
受助者经常报告社区参与度增加、社交网络和情绪有积极变化。对于助人者，最常报告的是知识增加、有新体验以及有“回报”的机会。
该综述强调，该领域现有研究在范围上有限且方法多样。未来的研究应关注交友干预的有效性和长期影响，理解变化机制，并征求智障人士对其经历的看法。
