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Assessing indices of happiness and unhappiness in individuals with developmental disabilities: a review
Author(s) -
Dillon Courtney M.,
Carr James E.
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
behavioral interventions
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.605
H-Index - 34
eISSN - 1099-078X
pISSN - 1072-0847
DOI - 10.1002/bin.240
Subject(s) - happiness , psychology , psychological intervention , life satisfaction , clinical psychology , quality of life (healthcare) , developmental psychology , psychotherapist , psychiatry
The behavioral deficits of individuals with profound multiple disabilities (PMD) make it difficult to assess their satisfaction and quality of life. To address this problem, researchers have recently evaluated affective behavior (i.e., indices of happiness and unhappiness) to document the effects of therapeutic interventions and to assist with clinically relevant decisions. We review the recent literature on indices of happiness and unhappiness and discuss its major themes. In addition, potential concerns with this technology are discussed and clinical recommendations are provided. Copyright © 2007 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.