Author： Shaddock A.J.
Publisher： Informa Healthcare
ISSN： 1469-9532
Source： Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, Vol.16, Iss.3, 1990-01, pp. : 195-206
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Abstract
This paper proposes that policy development in relation to services for people with intellectual disabilities is influenced by a number of factors. It is argued that research and empirical enquiry have played only a minor role in policy development and the possible reasons for the limited influence of social scientists are discussed. However, research has played a part in the monitoring of policy, ie in the implementation phase, and data are provided to illustrate the contribution that scientific enquiry has made to ensure that policies are achieving their objectives. The paper concludes with recommendations on the way in which a coordinated research program could make a greater contribution to policy development and policy monitoring in the future.
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