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Haselip, L. (2010) Assessing the impact of hyperphagia on the behaviour of children with Prader-Willi Syndrome. DClinPsy thesis, University of Nottingham.

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Abstract

Background

Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) is a complex genetic syndrome associated with hyperphagia and behavioural problems. Recent research suggested a link between hyperphagia and behavioural and emotional problems in PWS such as anger and anxiety. The current study aimed to explore this relationship further.

Method

Through parental report postal questionnaires, data was collected on the age, gender, weight, hyperphagia and behavioural and emotional problems of 105 children with PWS aged 4-18 years (M: 9.63 years).

Results

Following preliminary analysis, a series of multiple regressions were performed. Hyperphagic drive significantly predicted antisocial/disruptive behaviour, anxiety, social relating problems, communication disturbances and self-absorbed behaviours. Whilst hyperphagic behaviour did not significantly predict any behavioural/emotional problems.

Conclusions

This study reinforces research which has suggested an association between hyperphagia and non-food related behaviour in PWS. This has implications for the understanding of PWS and the development of psychological interventions for behavioural and emotional problems.

Item Type:	Thesis (University of Nottingham only) (DClinPsy)
Supervisors:	Nair, R.D. Laxton-Kane, M. Thomas, S.
Keywords:	Prader-Willi syndrome, Hyperphagia
Subjects:	R Medicine > RJ Pediatrics
Faculties/Schools:	UK Campuses > Faculty of Social Sciences, Law and Education > Institute of Work, Health and Organisations
Item ID:	11519
Depositing User:	EP, Services
Date Deposited:	12 Aug 2016 12:17
Last Modified:	16 Oct 2017 10:03
URI:	https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/id/eprint/11519

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