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Exploring the Profiles of Emotion Regulation and Empathy in Children With Intellectual Disabilities
Poline Simon1, Nathalie Nader-Grosbois1
1Chaire Baron Frère in Special Education, Psychological Sciences Research Institute, UCLouvain, Louvain-La-Neuve, Belgium.
Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities : JARID
|December 20, 2025
Summary
Children with intellectual disabilities show a link between emotion regulation and empathy. Targeted interventions can improve social skills for those with difficulties in these areas.
Area of Science:
- Developmental Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
- Special Education
Background:
- Children with intellectual disabilities often struggle with emotion regulation and empathy.
- These challenges can impede social inclusion, yet the specific links are understudied.
- Understanding these connections is crucial for supporting this population.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between emotion regulation and various facets of empathy (affective, cognitive, behavioral).
- To identify distinct subgroups of children based on their emotion regulation and empathy profiles.
- To inform targeted interventions for children with intellectual disabilities.
Main Methods:
- Parent-reported data collected using validated questionnaires (ERC-vf, GEM-vf, EmQue-vf).
- Study involved 79 children diagnosed with intellectual disabilities.
- Statistical analyses were employed to examine relationships and identify subgroups.
Main Results:
- A significant positive correlation was found between emotion regulation and empathy.
- No association was observed between emotional lability/negativity and empathy.
- Four distinct subgroups emerged: those with difficulties, those with high skills, and two with mixed profiles.
Conclusions:
- Emotion regulation and empathy are interconnected in children with intellectual disabilities.
- Interventions targeting deficits in emotion regulation and empathy are essential.
- Supporting these skills can enhance social inclusion and overall well-being.
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