Comparison of Behavioral and Sexual Problems between Intellectually Disabled and Normal Adolescent Boys during Puberty in Yazd, Iran

Leila Akrami; Maryam Davudi

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Comparison of Behavioral and Sexual Problems between Intellectually Disabled and Normal Adolescent Boys during Puberty in Yazd, Iran

Author(s):

Leila Akrami ^1,*,

Maryam Davudi²

1. • Corresponding author: Leila Akrami, Department of Psychology of Exceptional Children, School of Psychological and Educational Sciences, University of Isfahan, Hezarjarib Avenue, Isfahan, Iran

2Department of Psychological and Educational, Islamic Azad University, Abarkooh Branch, Yazd, Iran

IJ Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences:Vol. 8, issue 2; 68-74

Published online:Jun 30, 2014

Article type:Research Article

Received:Aug 18, 2014

Accepted:Apr 12, 2014

How to Cite:Leila Akrami Maryam DavudiComparison of Behavioral and Sexual Problems between Intellectually Disabled and Normal Adolescent Boys during Puberty in Yazd, Iran.Iran J Psychiatry Behav Sci.2014;8(2):68-74.

Abstract

Objective: To compare sexual and behavioral puberty problems between intellectually disabled (ID) and normal boys in Yazd, Iran.

Methods: In the present study, 65 intellectually disabled and 65 normal boys were included. The Child Behavior Check List (CBCL) was used to investigate behavioral problems. In order to study sexual problems, a questionnaire that was designed by the researchers was applie.

Results: Anxiety, depression, social problems, attention problems, aggressiveness, and sexual problems were more frequent in intellectually disabled boys than in normal boys. On the other hand, regarding somatic complaints, withdrawal, thought problems, internalizing, delinquent behavior, and externalizing there was no difference between the two groups.

Conclusion: Behavioral and sexual problems are more common in adolescent boys with intellectual disability (ID) than in normal boys during the puberty period. Therefore, puberty is an important period for intellectually disabled boys and their families; this should be taken into consideration by psychologists and clinicians.

Declaration of interest: None.

Citation: Akrami L, Davudi M. Comparison of behavioral and sexual problems between intellectually disabled and normal adolescent boys during puberty in Yazd, Iran. Iran J Psychiatry Behav Sci 2014; 8(2): 68-74.

Keywords

Adolescence

Behavioral and Sexual Problems

Intellectual Disability

Puberty

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