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The role of personality in aggressive behaviour among individuals with intellectual disabilities
Author(s) -
Chaïb L. S.,
Crocker A. G.
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
journal of intellectual disability research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.941
H-Index - 104
eISSN - 1365-2788
pISSN - 0964-2633
DOI - 10.1111/jir.12032
Subject(s) - personality , psychology , clinical psychology , intellectual disability , population , personality disorders , aggression , big five personality traits , intervention (counseling) , mental health , developmental psychology , psychiatry , social psychology , medicine , environmental health
Background Aggressive behaviour is associated with certain personality traits in both the general population and among individuals with mental health problems, but little attention has been paid to the relationship between aggressive behaviour and personality among individuals with intellectual disabilities ( ID ). The aim of this study was to circumscribe personality profiles associated with aggressive behaviour among individuals with ID . Method In this cross‐sectional study of 296 adults with mild or moderate ID , information on mental health, personality and aggressive behaviour was gathered through structured interviews with the ID participants and their case manager, and a review of client files. Results The results of the R eiss P rofile were submitted to hierarchical cluster analysis method. Subsequently, the distribution of aggressive behaviour, sociodemographic characteristics and clinical characteristics across personality profiles was analysed. The analyses yielded seven distinct personality profiles in relation to patterns of aggressive behaviour: P acifists, S ocials, C onfidents, A ltruists, C onformists, E motionals and A socials. Conclusion The identification of distinct personality profiles sheds light on the risk factors for aggressive behaviour, and suggests new approaches to improving diagnostic and intervention strategies.