The degree of independence of people with developmental disabilities and factors that influence their intention to be independent

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to identify the degree of independence of people with developmental disabilities and the factors that affect their independence Method: For this purpose, frequency analysis, cross-tabulation analysis, and logistic regression analysis were conducted using the data of “Work and Life of People with Developmental Disabilities in 2023”. Results: The results of the study showed that the type of disability had a significant effect on demographic factors, while other variables had no significant relationship. Next, logistic regression analysis showed that needing help from others (OR=1.499, p<.001), having friends (OR=1.315, p<.05), having money available (OR=1.504, p<.05), ability to cope with emergencies (OR=1.758, p<.01), and self-determination (OR=2. 135, p<.001) were found to have a significant effect on the independence intention of people with developmental disabilities, while the experience of not being able to do what they wanted to do due to disability did not have a significant effect on the independence intention of people with developmental disabilities. Conclusion: Based on these findings, it was suggested that there is a need for policies to increase the intention of independence of people with developmental disabilities.