Inhibitory control as a behavioral problem factor in children with mild intellectual disability

Specijalna Edukacija i Rehabilitacija

Gligorović Milica¹  Buha Nataša¹ 

[1] University of Belgrade, Faculty for Special Education and Rehabilitation, Belgrade, Serbia;

关键词: mild intellectual disability;    behavioral problems;    inhibitory control;    executive functions;   

DOI  :  10.5937/specedreh12-4053

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Inhibitory control, as one of the basic mechanisms of executive functions, is very significant for adaptive behavior. The possibility to alter and adapt behavior to different life situations largely depends on the ability to inhibit unwanted or inappropriate behaviors. This research was conducted with the aim to determine the relation between inhibitory control and behavioral problems in children with mild intellectual disability. The sample consists of 56 children with mild intellectual disability of both genders (IQ 50-70, AM=60.27; SD=7.106), from four Belgrade elementary schools. The data on age and intellectual abilities were collected by analyzing the school records. The data on behavioral problems were obtained by means of standardized interviews with special educators, applying the II part of AAMR Adaptive Behavior Scale. Inhibitory control was assessed by Go/No-Go task which has two parts (conflicting replies and reply delay). Multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) was used in statistical analysis of the results. No statistically significant relation was determined between the Maladaptive Behavior Scale scores and the IQ, age and gender. There is no statistically significant relation between the errors in conflicting replies of Go/No-Go task and the Maladaptive Behavior Scale as a whole (Wilks'λ=0,632; F(21)=1,093, p=0,363), or its variables (p>0,05). Errors in reply delay have a statistically significant influence on the results of the Maladaptive Behavior Scale ('λ=0,463; F(21)=1,942, p=0,012). Statistically significant relation was determined with single variables (subscales) Adaptability (F(3)=3,944, p=0,013), Reliability (F(3)=3,576, p=0.020), and Forced Behavior (F(3)=3,721, p=0.017). The results indicate that difficulties in reply delay significantly influence forms of behavior involving avoiding rules, inappropriate behavior in a group, resisting authorities, disrespect of public or private property, bizarre behavior and self harm.

【 授权许可】

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