The Psychometric Properties of Emotional Development Assessment tools in Intellectual Disabilities: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

People with intellectual disabilities can experience psychological distress and show behaviours of concern, such as self-injurious behaviour or physical aggression. One contributing factor is the degree to which their emotional needs are understood by those in their environment. This paper aims to review the psychometric properties of assessment tools measuring emotional development in individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Methods

A systematic literature review was conducted, which included 5 databases and followed the PRISMA guidance (registration number: CRD42024553322). Seven assessment tools were included in this review: the SAED, SED-S, Brief SED-S, SED-R, and SED-R², SEO-Lukas and the Frankish model, and the psychometric properties were asse

SUBMITTER: Leal B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12576387 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature