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The Social Information Processing Model as a framework for explaining frequent aggression in adults with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities: a systematic review of the evidence
- Authors:
- LARKIN Peter, JAHODA Andrew, MacMAHON Ken
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 26(5), 2013, pp.447-465.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
There is an established evidence base con-cerning the use of anger management interventions with violent offenders who have intellectual disabilities. However, there has been limited research investigating the role of social cognitive factors underpinning problems of aggression. Psychosocial sources of agg-ression in the non-disabled population are generally discussed using Social Information Processing (SIP) models. A systematic review of the available evidence was carried out to establish whether SIP offers a useful explanatory model for understanding the contribution of social cognitive factors to problems of aggression presented by people with intellectual disabilities. Whilst research relating to the SIP model remains sparse for this population, there was evidence for different patterns of processing between aggressive and non-aggressive individuals. Group diff-erences included interpretation of emotional cues, inter-personal attributions and beliefs about the outcomes of aggressive behaviour. The future direction of SIP research with people who have intellectual disabilities is discussed, along with the possibility of using this framework to help build on current initiatives to develop individually tailored interventions to work at a cognitive level with those who are aggressive and offend. (Edited publisher abstract)
Does engagement in meaningful occupation reduce challenging behaviour in people with intellectual disabilities? A systematic review of the literature
- Authors:
- BALL Jo, FAZIL Qulsom
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 17(1), 2013, pp.64-77.
- Publisher:
- Sage
- Place of publication:
- London
Recently, there has been much debate about the best way to manage challenging behaviour. Although national guidance highlights the importance of meaningful occupation, it is unclear to what extent this helps. This systematic review of the literature evaluated the evidence base for using occupation as a means to reduce challenging behaviour in individuals with intellectual disability. By searching a range of databases, electronic resources and web pages, 13 relevant articles were identified. Additionally, experts in the field were contacted, hand searches were performed and citation searches were carried out. These 13 articles were critically appraised and analysed. Although the amount of research identified was limited and the methodological quality was variable, some broad themes arose. A skilled and structured approach for carrying out occupation may be effective in reducing challenging behaviour. The authors concluded that more robust research is needed before definitive conclusions can be drawn.
Cognitive behavioural treatment for anger in adults with intellectual disabilities: a systematic review and meta-analysis
- Authors:
- NICOLL Matthew, BEAIL Nigel, SAXON David
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 26(1), 2013, pp.47-62.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
An evidence base for the use of cognitive behavioural treatment (CBT) for adults with intellectual disabilities is emerging. The aim of this paper is to systematically review the current literature on the effectiveness of CBT for anger in adults with intellectual disabilities and provide a meta-analysis of the findings. A literature search found 12 studies published since 1999 eligible for the quality appraisal (10 conducted in the UK and 2 conducted in Australia). Nine of these provided sufficient data to be included in the meta-analysis. The results from the review reveal an emerging evidence base for cognitive behavioural anger interventions in adults with intellectual disabilities. The quality appraisal revealed that studies are now utilising reliable and valid measurements of the anger construct. Furthermore, the quality appraisal revealed a good level of methodological rigour, especially in the studies that were entered into the meta-analysis. The meta-analysis revealed large uncontrolled effect sizes for the treatment of anger in adults with intellectual disabilities, but is viewed with caution due to low sample sizes. Overall, the literature is limited by concatenated data, a lack of comparative control groups and small study samples.
Evaluating staff training: taking account of interactions between staff and clients with intellectual disability and challenging behaviour
- Authors:
- OORSOUW Wietske M. W. J. van, EMBREGTS Petri J.C.M., BOSMAN Anna M.T.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 38(4), 2013, pp.356-364.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Background: Three aspects in the training of staff who serve clients with mild to moderate intellectual disability and challenging behaviour (CB) have been emphasised: Staff attitudes, self-awareness, and clients' perspectives. This study investigates whether programmes include these aspects. Method: A systematic search yielded 11 relevant articles. Results: Generally, all programmes aimed to improve staff knowledge and skills. Client variables concerned frequencies and severities of CB. None of the studies included clients' perspectives or staff attitudes and self-awareness. Conclusions: The fact that staff attitudes and awareness or clients' perspectives were not among the main goals of the training studies suggests that recent views of effective treatment of CB are not yet the object of scientific study. Given the acknowledgment of these aspects, it is warranted that future research focuses upon these recent insights. (Publisher abstract)
Anger management interventions for adults with learning disabilities living in the community: a review of recent (2000–2010) evidence
- Author:
- BORSAY Clare
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 41(1), 2013, pp.38-44.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Estimates suggest that around a quarter of adults with learning disabilities living in the community have difficulties controlling their anger. Angry or aggressive behaviour can have serious repercussions, including loss of residential or day placements, admission to hospital and reduced quality of life. In addition, the psychological well being of both paid and family carers can be adversely affected. The current study provides an update to an earlier review conducted by Whitaker in 2001, into the effectiveness of cogntive-behavioural (CBT) approaches as anger management interventions for people with learning disabilities. This review considers papers published in the last 10 years and expands its scope to include a variety of therapeutic interventions. A systematic search of peer-reviewed journals identified 14 relevant documents, the majority of which were group-based and CBT in their approach. Overall, methodological weaknesses made it difficult to draw any firm conclusions about the effectiveness of the different approaches. Implications for clinical and research practice are discussed. (Edited publisher abstract)