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Challenging behaviour and insecure attachment.

J Clegg1, C Sheard

  • 1Ageing and Disability Research Unit, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK.

Journal of Intellectual Disability Research : JIDR
|October 2, 2002
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Attachment styles in individuals with severe intellectual disability (ID) may influence challenging behaviors. Insecure attachment, characterized by over-investment in relationships, was linked to increased challenging behaviors and living outside the family home.

Area of Science:

  • Developmental Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Disability Studies

Background:

  • Investigated the role of attachment security in challenging behaviors among individuals with severe intellectual disability (ID).
  • Utilized a database focusing on severe ID to explore this relationship.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine if attachment styles (secure/insecure) are associated with challenging behaviors in severe ID.
  • To identify potential links between specific attachment patterns and behavioral outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Conducted a survey involving staff and carers of 54 school-leavers with severe ID.
  • Assessed attachment-related relationship dynamics and challenging behaviors.

Main Results:

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  • 34% of students were identified as 'over-investing in one or a few relationships,' leading to jealousy.
  • Students exhibiting this relational pattern were significantly more likely to display challenging behaviors.
  • These students were also significantly more likely to reside outside the family home.

    • Conclusions:

    • Preliminary findings suggest a connection between attachment status and challenging behaviors in severe ID.
    • Further detailed and longitudinal research is warranted to confirm and expand upon these results.