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TY - JOUR
T1 - Applying equity theory to staff working with individuals with intellectual disabilities
AU - Disley, Philip
AU - Hatton, Chris
AU - Dagnan, Dave
PY - 2009
Y1 - 2009
N2 - Background This paper provides an overview of the empirical research on equity theory amongst staff working in services for individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID). Method Relevant articles were identified by using the PsycINFO computerised database and by conducting manual searches of reference lists. Results Six studies were identified and reviewed. Staff often report that they feel under-benefited in their work-based relationships. Associations were found between staff equity perceptions and staff outcomes such as burnout, absenteeism and intention to leave. Conclusion Previous research findings on staff outcomes are discussed within the context of equity theory. The implications of staff equity perceptions for ID services are discussed and possible directions for future research are forwarded. It is suggested that equity theory may have some utility as a theoretical starting point from which to develop a comprehensive theory to integrate various strands of research on staffing.
AB - Background This paper provides an overview of the empirical research on equity theory amongst staff working in services for individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID). Method Relevant articles were identified by using the PsycINFO computerised database and by conducting manual searches of reference lists. Results Six studies were identified and reviewed. Staff often report that they feel under-benefited in their work-based relationships. Associations were found between staff equity perceptions and staff outcomes such as burnout, absenteeism and intention to leave. Conclusion Previous research findings on staff outcomes are discussed within the context of equity theory. The implications of staff equity perceptions for ID services are discussed and possible directions for future research are forwarded. It is suggested that equity theory may have some utility as a theoretical starting point from which to develop a comprehensive theory to integrate various strands of research on staffing.
KW - staff
KW - equity theory
KW - intellectual disabilities
KW - DIRECT-CARE STAFF
KW - PUBLIC RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES
KW - MENTALLY-RETARDED PEOPLE
KW - CHALLENGING BEHAVIOR
KW - MULTIPLE DISABILITIES
KW - ORGANIZATIONAL PREDICTORS
KW - GENERAL-PRACTITIONERS
KW - LEARNING-DISABILITIES
KW - COMMUNAL ORIENTATION
KW - JOB-SATISFACTION
U2 - 10.1080/13668250802684701
DO - 10.1080/13668250802684701
M3 - Journal article
VL - 34
SP - 55
EP - 66
JO - Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability
JF - Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability
SN - 1366-8250
IS - 1
ER -