Self-reported body-rocking and other habits in college students

Author(s): Foster, L., Berkson, G.

Journal/Book: Amer J Ment Retard. 1999; 104: 444 N Capitol St NW, Ste 846, Washington, DC 20001-1512, USA. Amer Assoc Mental Retardation. 1-10.

Abstract: A brief survey of eight motor habits, including body-rocking, was administered to two large samples of college undergraduates. A subsample was retested to establish survey reliability and validity. Those indicating engagement in body-rocking were interviewed about their body-rocking. Two psychopathology instruments were administered. The general prevalence of self-described body-rocking was higher than expected, and there were positive correlations among the eight habits. Body-rocking was usually related to negative affect and usually reported to begin during the school years and later. Many individuals said other family members engaged in body-rocking. Psychopathology assessments indicated higher levels of general distress and higher prevalence of Generalized Anxiety Dsorder in this subsample compared with a group not reporting body-rocking.

Note: Article Berkson G, Univ Illinois, Dept Psychol, MC-285, 1007 W Harrison St, Chicago,IL 60607 USA

Keyword(s): STEREOTYPED BEHAVIORS; MENTAL-RETARDATION; PREVALENCE; ADULTS; ADOLESCENTS; SCL-90-R; CHILDREN; INFANCY

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