Arefjord, Helene (2025) Emotional Dysregulation in Children with Deafblindness: A Systematic Literature Review. Master thesis, Pedagogical and Educational Sciences.
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Abstract
Children with congenital deafblindness (CDB) encounter significant challenges in their emotional development due to a combination of sensory impairments, limited access to social-emotional cues, and communication barriers. Emotional dysregulation often occurs in this demographic and presents a complex issue that continues to need both basic and applied research. This systematic literature review aimed to identify and synthesize theoretical frameworks, critical insights, and intervention approaches related to emotional dysregulation in children under age 15 with CDB. Following PRISMA guidelines, a structured search was conducted, yielding 16 eligible studies that underwent thematic analysis to uncover patterns in conceptual models, behavioural observations, and intervention strategies. The findings reveal that emotional dysregulation is commonly linked to arousal instability, difficulties with executive functioning, and sensory processing challenges. The most frequently referenced frameworks include the four-dimensional model of self- regulation, which incorporates cognition, behaviour, emotion, and physiology, as well as the low-arousal approach that guides adult responses to stress and behavioural escalation. Interventions that emphasise co-regulation, environmental predictability, and calming sensory input demonstrate promising effects, although empirical evidence is still limited. This review highlights the necessity for personalised, context-sensitive support and enhanced collaboration between caregivers and professionals. Future research should focus on developing standardised assessment tools and investigating the long-term effectiveness of interventions for children with CDB.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Master) |
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| Supervisor name: | Cantell, M.H. |
| Degree programme: | Pedagogical and Educational Sciences |
| Differentiation route: | Deafblindness [Master Pedagogical and Educational Sciences] |
| Date Deposited: | 27 May 2025 11:54 |
| Last Modified: | 27 May 2025 11:54 |
| URI: | http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/4906 |
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