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The form and function of challenging behaviours

E Emerson1, J Bromley

  • 1Hester Adrian Research Centre, University of Manchester, England.

Journal of Intellectual Disability Research : JIDR
|October 1, 1995
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Challenging behaviors in individuals with learning disabilities correlate with disability severity. Self-stimulation and attention-seeking are key functions, with self-injury linked to self-stimulation.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Behavioral Science
  • Disability Studies

Background:

  • Challenging behaviors are prevalent in individuals with learning disabilities.
  • Understanding the topography and function of these behaviors is crucial for effective intervention.
  • Previous research has explored links between behavior severity and specific functions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the topography and behavioral functions underlying challenging behaviors in people with learning disabilities.
  • To identify patterns and correlations between the severity of challenging behaviors and their underlying functions.
  • To explore the relationship between different forms of challenging behaviors and their motivational underpinnings.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study of 70 individuals with learning disabilities and challenging behaviors in a defined geographical area.

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  • Utilized the Motivation Assessment Scale (MAS) to analyze behavioral functions.
  • Employed parametric and cross-sectional analyses to examine behavior topography and function relationships.

    • Main Results:

    • More severe challenging behaviors were associated with greater disability severity.
    • A significant proportion of individuals exhibited multiple forms of challenging behaviors, particularly those with severe disabilities.
    • Aggressive behaviors were often linked to attention-seeking, while self-injury, destructiveness, and 'other' behaviors were frequently related to self-stimulation.
    • Self-injurious behavior showed a significant association with the 'self-stimulation' function on the MAS.
    • Consistent behavioral functions were observed across combined aggressive-destructive and self-injury-'other' behaviors.

    Conclusions:

    • The severity of challenging behaviors in individuals with learning disabilities is linked to the severity of their disability.
    • While specific functions like self-stimulation and attention-seeking are common, the relationship between behavior form and function is complex and not always consistent.
    • Self-injurious behavior appears strongly linked to self-stimulation, suggesting targeted interventions.
    • Understanding these functional relationships is vital for developing individualized support strategies for people with learning disabilities exhibiting challenging behaviors.