Challenging behaviour and associated risk factors: an overview (part I)

Authors:
KORITSAS Stella, IACONO Teresa
Journal article citation:
Advances in Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities, 6(4), 2012, pp.199-214.
Publisher:
Emerald

This review, the first in a two-part series, explores challenging behaviour in adults, its prevalence, risk factors and causes. It aims to provide an overview of prevalence studies and explore the various risk factors that have been associated with challenging behaviour. The authors also seek to explore methodological differences across studies that may contribute to the prevalence variations reported in the literature. The article summarises the findings from frequently cited prevalence studies as well as more recent studies. The prevalence of challenging behaviour reported in the literature has varied due to methodological differences across studies. Despite this, the best estimate is believed to be from 15 to 17.5 per cent. A range of factors have been associated with challenging behaviour and include gender, age, severity of disability and residential setting.

Subject terms:
learning disabilities, risk, adults, challenging behaviour;
Content type:
research review
Location(s):
United Kingdom
Link:
Journal home page
ISSN online:
2044-1290
ISSN print:
2044-1282

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