Anxiety Characteristics in Individuals with Williams Syndrome

Autor/inn/en	Royston, Rachel; Oliver, Chris; Howlin, Patricia; Waite, Jane
Titel	Anxiety Characteristics in Individuals with Williams Syndrome
Quelle	In: Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 34 (2021) 4, S.1098-1107 (10 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Royston, Rachel)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1360-2322
DOI	10.1111/jar.12864
Schlagwörter	Anxiety; Individual Characteristics; Genetic Disorders; Intellectual Disability; Adolescents; Adults; Parent Attitudes; Coping + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Angst; Personality characteristic; Personality traits; Persönlichkeitsmerkmal; Intellect; Disability; Disabilities; Verstand; Behinderung; Adolescent; Adolescence; Adoleszenz; Jugend; Jugendalter; Jugendlicher; Elternverhalten; Bewältigung
Abstract	Background: Williams syndrome anxiety research predominantly focuses on disorder prevalence and symptomatology, categorised using standardised mental health classifications. However, the use of these assessments may not fully capture the phenotypic features of anxiety in Williams syndrome. In this study, we examined characteristics of anxiety using a formulation framework. Method: A semi-structured interview was conducted with thirteen parents of individuals with Williams syndrome (median age: 19, age range: 12-45, 8 females). Results: Various anxiety triggers were reported, including anxiety triggered by phobias, uncertainty and negative emotions in others. The range of described behaviours was diverse with both avoidant and active coping strategies for anxiety management reported. Conclusions: Many of the characteristics described were consistent with findings in the intellectual disability and typically developing literature, although novel information was identified. The study demonstrates the utility of a formulation framework to explore anxiety characteristics in atypical populations and has outlined new avenues for research. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01