Marlow, Katherine, Agar, Georgie, Jones, Christopher, Devine, Rory T. and Richards, Caroline (2024). The Prevalence and Correlates of Self-restraint in Individuals with Autism and/or Intellectual Disability:a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders ,
Abstract
Purpose: Self-restraint, purposeful restriction of one’s own bodily movements is observed in individuals with neurodevelopmental conditions. Case studies and cross-sectional investigations have reported that self-restraint co-occurs with self-injurious behaviour; however, small sample sizes limit understanding of prevalence and function. We aimed to synthesise the existing literature and estimate the pooled prevalence of self-restraint in autistic individuals and/or individuals with intellectual disability, and the pooled effect size with self-injury. Methods: Six databases were systematically searched in accordance with PRISMA guidelines. Results: A total of 21,567 papers were retrieved, with 15 samples from 13 records included in the analyses. The pooled prevalence estimate of self-restraint in individuals with autism and/or intellectual disability was 39%, 95% CI [26.25, 51.59]. Age and presence of autism significantly increased prevalence rates. Pooled prevalence estimates were consistent across gender, presence of intellectual disability, and type of measurement of self-restraint. Meta-analyses of 31 topographies of self-restraint revealed ‘holds or squeezes objects’ and ‘holding onto others, holding onto others’ clothing’ were the most prevalent behaviours amongst those who self-restrained (both 32%). The least prevalent behaviour was ‘chooses mechanical restraint’ (1%). Pooled prevalence estimates of self-restraint in individuals known to self-injure were 34%, 95% CI [21.36, 46.97], and 13%, 95% CI [5.01, 21.43], in individuals who did not self-injure. Self-restraint and self-injurious behaviour were positively correlated, r = 0.21, 95% CI [0.14, 0.27], K = 13. Conclusions: Findings highlight that on average, over one third of individuals with autism and/or intellectual disability show self-restraint. Clinical and theoretical implications of findings are discussed.
Publication DOI: | https://doi.org/10.1007/s40489-024-00450-5 |
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Divisions: | College of Health & Life Sciences > School of Psychology College of Health & Life Sciences College of Health & Life Sciences > Aston Institute of Health & Neurodevelopment (AIHN) Aston University (General) |
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Uncontrolled Keywords: | Autism,Intellectual disability,Meta-analysis,Self-injurious behaviour,Self-restraint,Psychiatry and Mental health,Cognitive Neuroscience,Developmental Neuroscience,Behavioral Neuroscience |
Data Access Statement: | Supplementary information available via publication. |
Last Modified: | 02 Dec 2024 09:05 |
Date Deposited: | 11 Apr 2024 13:50 |
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PURE Output Type: | Review article |
Published Date: | 2024-04-05 |
Published Online Date: | 2024-04-05 |
Accepted Date: | 2024-03-19 |
Authors: |
Marlow, Katherine
Agar, Georgie ( 0000-0001-8707-8713) Jones, Christopher Devine, Rory T. Richards, Caroline |