Social Cognition in Toddlers, Children, and Adolescents With Down Syndrome: A Scoping Review

IF 1.9 3区医学 Q2 PSYCHOLOGY, EDUCATIONAL

Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities Pub Date : 2026-04-04 DOI:10.1111/jar.70215

Magdalena Muñoz-Montes, Susana Mendive, Marcela Tenorio, Paulina Arango, Andrés Aparicio, Ignacio Wettling

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Abstract

Background

Social cognition (SC) involves mental processes underlying interactions. Children and adolescents with Down syndrome face sociocognitive challenges affecting relationships and well-being. This review systematically examines research on SC development in persons with Down syndrome.

Method

Following PRISMA-ScR guidelines, we systematically searched WoS and Scopus for peer-reviewed studies on SC in individuals with Down syndrome (0–19 years). Forty studies (2008–2024) met the criteria and were analysed and assessed for quality using the MMAT tool.

Results

Evidence does not clearly indicate age-related SC development in Down syndrome. Instead, language is the key factor influencing SC development. Individuals with Down syndrome show challenges in SC and emotion processing, specifically compared to typical development.

Conclusion

More research is needed, especially longitudinal and developmental trajectory studies, to clarify SC development in Down syndrome and its relation to age. These findings can guide educational and clinical strategies to improve social inclusion and well-being.

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唐氏综合症幼儿、儿童和青少年的社会认知：一项范围审查。

背景：社会认知（SC）涉及潜在相互作用的心理过程。患有唐氏综合症的儿童和青少年面临影响人际关系和福祉的社会认知挑战。本综述系统地检查了唐氏综合征患者SC发展的研究。方法：根据PRISMA-ScR指南，我们系统地检索了WoS和Scopus中关于唐氏综合征（0-19岁）患者SC的同行评审研究。40项研究（2008-2024）符合标准，并使用MMAT工具对其质量进行了分析和评估。结果：没有明确的证据表明唐氏综合征中SC的发生与年龄相关。相反，语言是影响SC发展的关键因素。唐氏综合症患者在SC和情绪处理方面表现出挑战，特别是与典型发展相比。结论：需要更多的研究，特别是纵向和发展轨迹的研究来阐明唐氏综合征SC的发展及其与年龄的关系。这些发现可以指导教育和临床策略，以提高社会包容和福祉。

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Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities Multiple-

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期刊介绍： JARID is an international, peer-reviewed journal which draws together findings derived from original applied research in intellectual disabilities. The journal is an important forum for the dissemination of ideas to promote valued lifestyles for people with intellectual disabilities. It reports on research from the UK and overseas by authors from all relevant professional disciplines. It is aimed at an international, multi-disciplinary readership. Topics covered include community living, quality of life, challenging behaviour, communication, sexuality, medication, ageing, supported employment, family issues, mental health, physical health, autism, economic issues, social networks, staff stress, staff training, epidemiology and service provision.