SynthesisJournal of intellectual disability research : JIDR2025
The Psychometric Properties of Emotional Development Assessment tools in Intellectual Disabilities: A Systematic Review.
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- The Psychometric Properties of Emotional Development Assessment tools in Intellectual Disabilities: A Systematic Review.Journal of intellectual disability research : JIDR · 2025Pooled it
- [Emotional development in individuals with intellectual disability: clinical and therapeutic perspectives].Der Nervenarzt · 2026Review
- Cognitive and behavioral clinical outcome assessments in children with developmental and epileptic encephalopathies: Issues and instruments.Epilepsia · 2026Review
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Abstract
backgroundPeople 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.
methodsA 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-R
resultsSixteen studies were included in this review. Internal consistency was assessed in six of the seven measures; validity was only assessed in the SAED and SED-S. Whilst both of these measures were considered reliable and valid, studies on the SAED had greater methodological quality, and the SED-S had a larger quantity of evidence.
conclusionsBoth the SAED and the SED-S are psychometrically sound tools, based on the overall quality and sufficiency of the evidence. Further research should consider the usability, sensitivity and cross-cultural use, especially in UK populations.
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