Issues around the evaluation of institutional closure programmes in Hungary (Hungarian title: Az intézményi fér?helykiváltási programok értékelésének lehet?ségei)

English abstract:

This study aims to explore some methodological considerations in social research involving people with intellectual disabilities and autism as participants in the context of the evaluation of current institutional closure programmes in Hungary. In particular, it addresses issues related to the evaluation of social services and the application of quality of life concepts for people. The first part of the article provides a brief review of the relevant international literature. The second part gives an overview of the main methodological challenges and experiences of the direct involvement of the target groups. The article concludes with some recommendations for future evaluations of institutional closures in Hungary.