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Executive Functions and Emotion Regulation as Predictors of Internalising Symptoms among Adults with Down Syndrome: A Transdiagnostic Perspective

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Title: Executive Functions and Emotion Regulation as Predictors of Internalising Symptoms among Adults with Down Syndrome: A Transdiagnostic Perspective
Language: English
Authors: García-Villamisar, Domingo, Álvarez-Couto, María, del Pozo, Araceli
Source: Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability. 2020 45(3):204-210.
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: 7
Publication Date: 2020
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Executive Function, Emotional Response, Predictor Variables, Down Syndrome, Adults, Depression (Psychology), Anxiety
DOI: 10.3109/13668250.2019.1669004
ISSN: 1366-8250
Abstract: Introduction: There is evidence of high rates of psychopathological disorders such as anxiety or depression in adults with Down syndrome. Additionally, difficulties in executive functions and emotion regulation play an essential role in adaptive functioning of people with Down syndrome. Method: We used different questionnaires with a sample of 42 adults with Down syndrome (aged 18-40 years) to determine if difficulties in executive functions and emotion regulation are related to and can predict internalising symptoms. Results: Positive and significant correlations were found between dysexecutive functioning and emotion dysregulation and internalising symptoms. Multiple linear regression analyses indicated that dysexecutive functioning and emotion dysregulation are both predictors of the existence of internalising symptoms. Conclusions: These findings suggest that intervention in emotion regulation and executive functions must be taken into account in order to positively influence the presence of internalising symptoms. Further research is needed to attend to both capacities comprehensively, especially concerning emotion regulation.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2020
Accession Number: EJ1261383
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Introduction: There is evidence of high rates of psychopathological disorders such as anxiety or depression in adults with Down syndrome. Additionally, difficulties in executive functions and emotion regulation play an essential role in adaptive functioning of people with Down syndrome. Method: We used different questionnaires with a sample of 42 adults with Down syndrome (aged 18-40 years) to determine if difficulties in executive functions and emotion regulation are related to and can predict internalising symptoms. Results: Positive and significant correlations were found between dysexecutive functioning and emotion dysregulation and internalising symptoms. Multiple linear regression analyses indicated that dysexecutive functioning and emotion dysregulation are both predictors of the existence of internalising symptoms. Conclusions: These findings suggest that intervention in emotion regulation and executive functions must be taken into account in order to positively influence the presence of internalising symptoms. Further research is needed to attend to both capacities comprehensively, especially concerning emotion regulation.
ISSN:1366-8250
DOI:10.3109/13668250.2019.1669004