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The Association between Aggressive Behaviour and Non-Suicidal Self-Injury and Shared Risk Factors in Adults with Mild Intellectual Disability
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Marlieke van Swieten; Peter de Looff; Joanneke VanDerNagel; Robert Didden – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Background: Aggressive behaviour (AB) and non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) are common in people with mild intellectual disability or borderline intellectual functioning, leading to adverse consequences for themselves and those around them. Method: We investigated the relationship between AB (both total and physical in particular) and NSSI and risk…
Descriptors: Mild Intellectual Disability, Aggression, Self Destructive Behavior, Adults
Relationships between Dynamic Risk Factors for Externalising Problem Behaviour and Group Climate in Adults with Mild Intellectual Disability in Forensic Treatment
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Turhan, A.; Delforterie, M. J.; Roest, J. J.; Van der Helm, G. H. P.; Neimeijer, E. G.; Didden, R. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2023
Background: Relationships between dynamic risk factors for externalising problem behaviour and group climate were investigated in 151 adult in-patients with mild intellectual disability or borderline intellectual functioning in a Dutch secure residential facility. Method: Regression analysis was used to predict "total group climate…
Descriptors: Risk, Behavior Problems, Group Dynamics, Adults
A Multiple Case Study Investigating Changes in Organizations Serving Residents with Intellectual Disabilities and Challenging Behaviours
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Olivier-Pijpers, Vanessa Charissa; Cramm, Jane Murray; Landman, Wouter; Nieboer, Anna Petra – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2021
Background: The present authors examined changes made in disability service organizations supporting residents with intellectual disabilities and challenging behaviours, because these changes may influence residents' support and subsequently their challenging behaviours. Method: In this multiple case study, the present authors collected and…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Behavior Problems, Organizational Change, Foreign Countries
Challenging Behaviours: Views and Preferences of People with Intellectual Disabilities
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Wolkorte, Ria; van Houwelingen, Ingrid; Kroezen, Marieke – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2019
Background: Challenging behaviour is a common problem among people with ID and in services for people with ID. This paper aims to provide an overview of the views and preferences of people with ID on challenging behaviour. Method: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with thirteen adults with mild to moderate ID and seven proxies (family or…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Preferences, Attitudes, Mild Intellectual Disability
Influence of the Organizational Environment on Challenging Behaviour in People with Intellectual Disabilities: Professionals' Views
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Olivier-Pijpers, Vanessa C.; Cramm, Jane M.; Nieboer, Anna P. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2019
Background: We examined the influence of the organizational environment on challenging behaviour in people with intellectual disabilities to increase understanding of the quality of support services for people with intellectual disabilities. Method: Twenty-one professionals and managers from four specialized Dutch disability service organizations…
Descriptors: Environmental Influences, Behavior Problems, Intellectual Disability, Foreign Countries
Exploring the Development of Existing Sex Education Programmes for People with Intellectual Disabilities: An Intervention Mapping Approach
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Schaafsma, Dilana; Stoffelen, Joke M. T.; Kok, Gerjo; Curfs, Leopold M. G. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2013
Background: People with intellectual disabilities face barriers that affect their sexual health. Sex education programmes have been developed by professionals working in the field of intellectual disabilities with the aim to overcome these barriers. The aim of this study was to explore the development of these programmes. Methods: Sex education…
Descriptors: Sex Education, Mental Retardation, Sexuality, Program Development