Emotions and individual characteristics on the perception of disruptive behaviours in parents of children with Down syndrome

Abstract

Parents of children with Down syndrome face particular challenges. For example, children with Down syndrome often experience behavioural problems. Disruptive behaviours are conducts that frequently results in conflict with peers, family, and authority figures. Family behaviours and emotions significantly influence children’s behaviour. Parents could deal with their children’s disruptive behaviors through emotional intelligence techniques. Emotional intelligence is the ability to recognise, understand, and manage emotions. This study examines the relationship between parents’ emotional intelligence and their perception of their children’s disruptive behaviours in Down syndrome.