Assessing maladaptive stress response patterns in individuals with intellectual disabilities: Development and preliminary validation of the MSRP-Q

Matthijs A. Heijstek, Lex Wijnroks, Agnes M. Willemen, Marian J. Jongmans, Department of Pedagogical and Educational Sciences, Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Utrecht University, The Netherlands, Zozijn Care, Advice and Treatment, The Netherlands, Department of Clinical Child and Family Studies, Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and Amsterdam Public Health Institute, The Netherlands, Department of Neonatology, Wilhelmina Children, s Hospital, University Medical Centre Utrecht, The Netherlands

Journal of Intellectual Disabilities

Published online on April 06, 2026

Abstract

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The aim of this study was to develop and validate the Maladaptive Stress Response Patterns Questionnaire (MSRP-Q), a new informant-based instrument for adults with intellectual disabilities in residential care. The MSRP-Q identifies seven maladaptive ...