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A prospective study of the relationship between adverse life events and trauma in adults with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities. / Wigham, S.; Taylor, J. L.; Hatton, C.
In: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, Vol. 58, No. 12, 12.2014, p. 1131-1140.

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Wigham S, Taylor JL, Hatton C. A prospective study of the relationship between adverse life events and trauma in adults with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research. 2014 Dec;58(12):1131-1140. doi: 10.1111/jir.12107

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Wigham, S. ; Taylor, J. L. ; Hatton, C. / A prospective study of the relationship between adverse life events and trauma in adults with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities. In: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research. 2014 ; Vol. 58, No. 12. pp. 1131-1140.

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title = "A prospective study of the relationship between adverse life events and trauma in adults with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities",
abstract = "Background Research has demonstrated a relationship between the experience of life events and psychopathology in people with intellectual disabilities (ID), however few studies have established causal links and to date no prospective studies have utilised a measure of trauma that has been developed specifically for this population group. Method This 6-month prospective study examined longitudinal relationships between adverse life events and trauma in 99 adults with mild to moderate ID. Results Life events during the previous 6 months were significantly predictive of levels of trauma as measured by the self-report Lancaster and Northgate trauma scales (LANTS), and the informant LANTS behavioural changes, frequency and severity sub-scales. This prospective causal relationship was demonstrated while controlling for any prior life events or pre-existing trauma, though the relationship was not moderated by social support. Conclusions Evidence of a causal relationship between adverse life events and trauma symptoms is important for treatment planning and funding allocation.",
keywords = "adverse life events, intellectual disabilities, social support, trauma, POSTTRAUMATIC-STRESS-DISORDER, PERCEIVED SOCIAL SUPPORT, LEARNING-DISABILITIES, PSYCHIATRIC-SYMPTOMS, SEXUAL-ABUSE, PEOPLE, HEALTH, PSYCHOPATHOLOGY, PERSPECTIVE, CAPACITY",
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language = "English",
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AU - Hatton, C.

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N2 - Background Research has demonstrated a relationship between the experience of life events and psychopathology in people with intellectual disabilities (ID), however few studies have established causal links and to date no prospective studies have utilised a measure of trauma that has been developed specifically for this population group. Method This 6-month prospective study examined longitudinal relationships between adverse life events and trauma in 99 adults with mild to moderate ID. Results Life events during the previous 6 months were significantly predictive of levels of trauma as measured by the self-report Lancaster and Northgate trauma scales (LANTS), and the informant LANTS behavioural changes, frequency and severity sub-scales. This prospective causal relationship was demonstrated while controlling for any prior life events or pre-existing trauma, though the relationship was not moderated by social support. Conclusions Evidence of a causal relationship between adverse life events and trauma symptoms is important for treatment planning and funding allocation.

AB - Background Research has demonstrated a relationship between the experience of life events and psychopathology in people with intellectual disabilities (ID), however few studies have established causal links and to date no prospective studies have utilised a measure of trauma that has been developed specifically for this population group. Method This 6-month prospective study examined longitudinal relationships between adverse life events and trauma in 99 adults with mild to moderate ID. Results Life events during the previous 6 months were significantly predictive of levels of trauma as measured by the self-report Lancaster and Northgate trauma scales (LANTS), and the informant LANTS behavioural changes, frequency and severity sub-scales. This prospective causal relationship was demonstrated while controlling for any prior life events or pre-existing trauma, though the relationship was not moderated by social support. Conclusions Evidence of a causal relationship between adverse life events and trauma symptoms is important for treatment planning and funding allocation.

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