Perceived Vulnerability and Parents' Views on Intimate Relationships: Adults With Intellectual Disabilities Versus Their Siblings

Findings highlight the nuanced challenges parents face due to societal norms, communication barriers and their adult child's cognitive and adaptive functioning-all of which contribute to heightened perceptions of vulnerability. These perceptions, in turn, shape the level and nature of parental involvement in their adult child's romantic and intimate relationships. This study emphasises the need for parental support, resources and programming to facilitate safe and fulfilling romantic and intimate relationship experiences for adults with ID.