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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
Predictors of the Friendship Quality in Adults with Mild Intellectual Disability
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Bojana Mastilo; Mirjana Ðordevic; Nenad Glumbic; Haris Memisevic; Špela Golubovic – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: Friendship quality is crucial for psychological well-being, yet is often lower in persons with intellectual disabilities compared to their peers. This study explores the predictors of friendship quality among adults with mild intellectual disability, focusing on age, gender, living setting, psychiatric traits, and social cognition.…
Descriptors: Predictor Variables, Friendship, Adults, Mild Intellectual Disability
The Predictive Value of the Dynamic Risk Outcome Scales (DROS) for Recidivism in (Forensic) Clients with Mild Intellectual Disabilities or Borderline Intellectual Functioning
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Delforterie, M. J.; Hesper, B. L.; Nijman, H. L. I.; Korzilius, H. P. L. M.; Turhan, A.; Didden, R. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2023
Background: The dynamic risk outcome scales (DROS) was developed to assess treatment progress of clients with mild intellectual disability or borderline intellectual functioning using dynamic risk factors. We studied the predictive value of the DROS on various classifications and severity levels of recidivism. Method: Data of 250 forensic clients…
Descriptors: Predictor Variables, Risk, Rating Scales, Recidivism
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
Diet Quality among People with Intellectual Disabilities and Borderline Intellectual Functioning
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Gast, David A. A.; de Wit, Gabriela L. C.; van Hoof, Amber; de Vries, Jeanne H. M.; van Hemert, Bert; Didden, Robert; Giltay, Erik J. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2022
Background: We sought to assess diet quality among people with intellectual disabilities or borderline intellectual functioning, living in residential facilities or receiving day care. Methods: We measured diet quality using the Dutch Healthy Diet Food Frequency Questionnaire (DHD) and compared this between participants with (n = 151) and controls…
Descriptors: Mild Intellectual Disability, Dietetics, Day Programs, Residential Programs
Nutritional and Bone Health Status in Young Men with Mild-to-Moderate Intellectual Disability and without Intellectual Disability Residing in Community Setting in Malaysia
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Jamil, Nor Aini; Jia Ling, Chang; Md Ibrahim, Hawa Izzati; Hamzaid, Nur Hana; Kok Yong, Chin – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2020
Background: This study aimed to compare the nutritional and bone health status between young men with mild-to-moderate intellectual disability and those without intellectual disability and to determine predictors for their bone health status. Method: A total of 95 men (47 men with intellectual disability; 48 men without intellectual disability),…
Descriptors: Adults, Males, Nutrition, Health Related Fitness