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Positive Psychology in the Developmental Disabilities Area: A Comparative Study of Strengths and Deficit based Approaches
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Shahrooz Nemati   |
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Abstract: (727 Views) |
| Objective: The aim of the current research was to introduce new strength-based assessment approach and comparing it with the deficit -based approach in the developmental disabilities area. Method: Review method and key words including strength- and deficit- based approaches or assessment and developmental disabilities, from Latin web the Dada (PubMed, Elsevier, Science direct, Google Scholar) The findings and the desired information were analyzed to achieve the goal of the research. Results: Through the study of the strengths-based approach, research evidence reveals positive attributes such as emphasis on attributes include At-potential, Strengths, engage Persistently, Understand, Opportunity, time-in, adapt to, empower, Process-focused, dynamic, movement, unique, avoids imposition, validates people's experience, Identifies and build on strengths, client-centered, professionals adapt to clients, Meet clients in their environment, flexible, People are inherently social/good, Client-determined, supportive, inclusive. Conclusion: to achieve the desired results in the field of developmental disabilities, developing and implementing research programs and interventional programs are recommended. |
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| Keywords: Strengths – and Deficit based Approaches, Developmental Disabilities, Systematic review study |
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Received: 2020/08/21 | Accepted: 2021/06/21 | Published: 2022/08/23
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