title: Self-injurious behavior, self-restraint, and compulsive behaviors in Cornelia de Lange syndrome.
abstract: Researchers have argued that individuals who show self-restraint are more likely to show self-injurious behavior (SIB) that is compulsive. Self-injurious behavior, self-restraint, and compulsive behaviors have been described as features of Cornelia de Lange syndrome. We examined whether individuals with this syndrome displaying SIB and self-restraint exhibit more compulsive behaviors than do those without SIB and self-restraint. Main caregivers of individuals with the syndrome completed questionnaires. A significant association was found between SIB and self-restraint, and those displaying both behaviors displayed significantly more compulsions than did those not exhibiting them. Findings extend the compulsive behavior theory and highlight areas for further research.
authors.affiliation: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Philippa
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Hyman
authors.forename: Chris
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Oliver
authors.forename: Scott
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Hall
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003192:Compulsive Behavior; D003635:De Lange Syndrome / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D012149:Restraint, Physical / Q000523:psychology*; D016728:Self-Injurious Behavior / Q000523:psychology*