Related Experiment Video
Updated: Mar 15, 2026

A New Method for Inducing a Depression-Like Behavior in Rats
Published on: February 22, 2018
Type and Intensity of Negative Life Events Are Associated With Depression in Adults With Intellectual Disabilities
Oddbjørn Hove1, Jörg Assmus1, Odd E Havik1
1Oddbjørn Hove, Department of Research and Innovation, Helse Fonna HF, and Department of Clinical Psychology, University of Bergen, Norway; Jörg Assmus, Center for Clinical Research, Haukeland University Hospital, Norway; and Odd E. Havik, Department of Clinical Psychology, University of Bergen, Norway.
Abstract:
This study investigated the associations between types and intensity of life events and symptoms of depression among adults with intellectual disabilities. A community sample (N = 593) was screened for current depression and exposure to life events (i.e., loss, illness, change, and bullying) during the previous 12 months. Symptoms of depression were measured using the Psychopathology Checklists for Adults With Intellectual Disabilities. Exposure to three of the four types of life events studied (loss, illness, and bullying) and the intensity of the events were associated with depression, particularly in the cases of loss of relatives and bullying. Quality of care moderated the association between bullying and depression and may buffer the adverse consequences of bullying.
More Related Videos
Related Concept Videos
Intellectual Disability
Depressive Disorders: Etiology
Biological Factors in Depression
Biological predispositions significantly influence the risk of developing depressive disorders. Genetic studies highlight the role of variations in the serotonin transporter...
Depressive Disorders: MDD and Dysthymia
Erikson's Theory on Socioemotional Development during Adulthood
Intimacy Versus Isolation in Early Adulthood
Individuals in early...
Cognitive Development During Adulthood
Depression: Overview

