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The Impact of Sexual Abuse on Body Experience in Adults with Mild Intellectual Disability or Borderline Intellectual Functioning
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Smit, Manon J.; Emck, Claudia; Scheffers, Mia; van Busschbach, Jooske T.; Beek, Peter J. – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2023
Background: Research is lacking on body-related consequences of sexual abuse in adults with mild intellectual disability or borderline intellectual functioning (MID-BIF), although the prevalence of abuse is high and body- and movement-oriented diagnostics and therapeutics seem warranted for this group. Method: Body experience in adults with…
Descriptors: Sexual Abuse, Adults, Mild Intellectual Disability, Human Body
Psychometric Properties of the ABSI-id, an Adapted Measure for Anger-Related Interoceptive Awareness in Individuals with Mild Intellectual Disabilities or Borderline Intellectual Functioning
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Bellemans, Tina; Didden, Robert; Korzilius, Hubert P. L. M.; van Busschbach, Jooske T. – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2022
Background: The present study examined the psychometric properties of the Anger Bodily Sensations Interview -- intellectual disabilities (ABSI-id), an adapted instrument to measure anger-related interoceptive awareness (IA) in individuals with mild intellectual disabilities or borderline intellectual functioning (MID-BIF). Method: The ABSI-id was…
Descriptors: Mild Intellectual Disability, Psychometrics, Psychological Patterns, Human Body
The Body Experience Questionnaire for Adults with Mild Intellectual Disability or Borderline Intellectual Functioning (BEQ-mb): Development and Initial Evaluation
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Smit, Manon J.; Scheffers, Mia; Emck, Claudia; van Busschbach, Jooske T.; Beek, Peter J. – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2022
Background: Body experience is an important facet of psychosocial functioning and health. However, to date no test exists to measure body experience in adults with mild intellectual disability and borderline intellectual functioning (MID-BIF). We therefore adapted the Body Experience Questionnaire (BEQ) to this group, resulting in the BEQ-mb, and…
Descriptors: Human Body, Adults, Mild Intellectual Disability, Self Concept
Psychomotor Therapy for Individuals with Mild Intellectual Disabilities or Borderline Intellectual Functioning Presenting Anger Regulation Problems and/or Aggressive Behaviour: A Qualitative Study on Clients' Experiences
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Bellemans, Tina; Peters-Scheffer, Nienke; Didden, Robert; Traas, Romy; van Busschbach, Jooske T. – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2022
Background: Psychomotor therapy (PMT) is often applied in Dutch clinical practice to address aggressive behaviour in individuals with mild intellectual disabilities or borderline intellectual functioning. However, the literature on clients' experiences is lacking. Methods: An interpretative phenomenological analysis was used to analyse the…
Descriptors: Mild Intellectual Disability, Psychological Patterns, Self Control, Behavior Problems
Prevention and Intervention Programs Targeting Sexual Abuse in Individuals with Mild Intellectual Disability: A Systematic Review
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Stobbe, Kelly J.; Scheffers, Mia; van Busschbach, Jooske T.; Didden, Robert – Journal of Mental Health Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2021
Introduction: Compared to their non-disabled peers, individuals with mild intellectual disability (MID) are at higher risk of becoming a victim of sexual abuse and more vulnerable to its disruptive effects. This review provides an overview of content and effectiveness of prevention and intervention programs targeting sexual abuse in individuals…
Descriptors: Sexual Abuse, Prevention, Mild Intellectual Disability, Victims of Crime
Psychomotor Therapy Targeting Anger and Aggressive Behaviour in Individuals with Mild or Borderline Intellectual Disabilities: A Systematic Review
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Bellemans, Tina; Didden, Robert; van Busschbach, Jooske T.; Hoek, Pim T. A. P.; Scheffers, Mia W. J.; Lang, Russell B.; Lindsay, William R. – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2019
Background: Poor anger regulation is considered a risk factor of aggression in individuals with mild or borderline intellectual disabilities. Psychomotor therapy (PMT) targets anger regulation through body- and movement-oriented interventions. This study aims to inform practitioners on efficacy and research-base of PMT in this population. Method:…
Descriptors: Self Control, Aggression, Mild Intellectual Disability, At Risk Persons