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Abstract

This 20-year prospective longitudinal study focuses on the contribution of mastery motivation and self-regulation to adult outcomes for individuals with Down syndrome. In earlier phases of the research, 25 participants completed measures of cognitive ability, mastery motivation and self-regulation in childhood (4 to 6 years) and adolescence (11 to 15 years). In the adult phase reported here, self-determination and adaptive behavior were assessed in 21 of the original participants at age 23 to 26 years. Mastery motivation and self-regulation made unique contributions to adult outcomes, over and above the effects of cognitive ability. The findings provide powerful evidence about the important role of child and adolescent mastery motivation and self-regulation for the adult lives of individuals with Down syndrome.

Item Type:	Article
Authors/Creators:	Gilmore, L and Cuskelly, M
Keywords:	Down syndrome, Mastery, Motivation, Self-regulation, Self-determination, Adaptive behaviour
Journal or Publication Title:	American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Publisher:	American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
ISSN:	1944-7515
DOI / ID Number:	https://doi.org/10.1352/1944-7558-122.3.235
Copyright Information:	Copyright 2017 American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Related URLs:	Google Scholar: Cuskelly, M UTAS Profile: Cuskelly, M
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