| Title: |
Self-Reported Explanations for Self-Injury by People with Intellectual Disabilities: A Systematic Review of Qualitative Studies |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Beverley Samways (ORCID 0000-0002-8883-7512); Pauline Heslop (ORCID 0000-0002-8628-6868); Sandra Dowling |
| Source: |
International Journal of Developmental Disabilities. 2024 70(3):382-396. |
| Availability: |
Taylor & Francis. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
15 |
| Publication Date: |
2024 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Information Analyses; Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: |
Self Destructive Behavior; Mild Intellectual Disability; Moderate Intellectual Disability; Emotional Response; Trauma; Communication Problems; Behavior Problems |
| DOI: |
10.1080/20473869.2022.2098665 |
| ISSN: |
2047-3869; 2047-3877 |
| Abstract: |
Background: Emotional distress has received less attention as an explanatory factor for self-injury in people with intellectual disabilities, with research and practice primarily focusing on biobehavioural factors. This systematic review examines the self-reported explanations for self-injury by people with mild or moderate intellectual disabilities, and discusses how the findings contrast with those from self-reported studies of people within the general population who self-harm. Methods: Five databases (PsychINFO, IBSS, CINAHL, Web of Science and Medline) were systematically searched to find qualitative, empirical research since 2000 about self-reported reasons for self-injury. Results: Four studies were found which conducted research with people with intellectual disabilities. Three primary themes are discussed: relief from overwhelming emotions; trauma and loss; and difficulty in articulating emotions. Conclusion: This review found a paucity of research asking people with intellectual disabilities about their own self-injury. However, the research available suggests that explanatory factors for self-injury typically reported in the general population should be considered for those with mild or moderate intellectual disabilities. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2024 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1423241 |
| Database: |
ERIC |