Prof Andrew Jahoda

  • Professor (Mental Health & Wellbeing)

telephone: 01412110282
email: Andrew.Jahoda@glasgow.ac.uk


Professor Jahoda was appointed as Chair of Learning Disabilities in October 2007, as part of the Glasgow UCEDD. He also works as an Honorary Consultant Clinical Psychologist in the Glasgow Learning Disability Partnership. He carried out research for his doctorate at Stirling University and completed his clinical training at Edinburgh University.

Professor Jahoda’s research interests include the mental health and well-being of people with intellectual disabilities, and the contribution made by a range of psychological and social factors. He is also interested in adapting psychotherapeutic approaches, particularly Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, for people with intellectual disabilities.

Recent and current research projects have been funded by the Chief Scientist’s Office, the Baily Thomas Trust and NHS R&D.

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Number of items: 45.

2013

Stimpson, A., Kroese, B.S., MacMahon, P., Rose, N., Townson, J., Felce, D., Hood, K., Jahoda, A., Rose, J., and Willner, P. (2013) The experiences of staff taking on the role of lay therapist in a group-based cognitive behavioural therapy anger management intervention for people with intellectual disabilities. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 26 (1). pp. 63-70. ISSN 1360-2322 (doi:10.1111/jar.12006)

2012

Pownall, J.D., Jahoda, A., and Hastings, R.P. (2012) Sexuality and sex education of adolescents with intellectual disability: mothers' attitudes, experiences, and support needs. Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 50 (2). pp. 140-154. ISSN 1934-9491 (doi:10.1352/1934-9556-50.2.140)

Burford, B., and Jahoda, A. (2012) Do video reviews of therapy sessions help people with mild intellectual disabilities describe their perceptions of cognitive behaviour therapy? Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 56 (2). pp. 179-190. ISSN 0964-2633 (doi:10.1111/j.1365-2788.2011.01450.x)

Larkin, P., Jahoda, A., MacMahon, K., and Pert, C. (2012) Interpersonal sources of conflict in young people with and without mild to moderate intellectual disabilities at transition from adolescence to adulthood. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 25 (1). pp. 29-38. ISSN 1360-2322 (doi:10.1111/j.1468-3148.2011.00652.x)

Pert, C., Jahoda, A., Stenfert Kroese, B., Trower, P., Dagnan, D., and Selkirk, M. (2012) Cognitive behavioural therapy from the perspective of clients with mild intellectual disabilities: a qualitative investigation of process issues. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research . ISSN 0964-2633 (doi:10.1111/j.1365-2788.2012.01546.x)

Reuzel, E., Embregts, P.J.C.M., Bosman, A.M.T., van Nieuwenhuijzen, M., and Jahoda, A. (2012) Interactional patterns between staff and clients with borderline to mild intellectual disabilities. Journal of Intellectual Disabilities Research . ISSN 1365-2788 (doi:10.1111/j.1365-2788.2011.01515.x)

2011

Forte, M., Jahoda, A., and Dagnan, D. (2011) An anxious time? Exploring the nature of worries experienced by young people with a mild to moderate intellectual disability as they make the transition to adulthood. British Journal of Clinical Psychology, 50 (4). pp. 398-411. ISSN 0144-6657 (doi:10.1111/j.2044-8260.2010.02002.x)

Hebblethwaite, A., Jahoda, A., and Dagnan, D. (2011) Talking about real-life events: an investigation into the ability of people with intellectual disabilities to make links between their beliefs and emotions within dialogue. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 24 (6). pp. 543-553. ISSN 1360-2322 (doi:10.1111/j.1468-3148.2011.00637.x)

Kilbane, A.L., and Jahoda, A. (2011) Therapy expectations: preliminary exploration and measurement in adults with intellectual disabilities. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 24 (6). pp. 528-542. ISSN 1360-2322 (doi:10.1111/j.1468-3148.2011.00630.x)

Pownall, J.D., Jahoda, A., Hastings, R., and Kerr, L. (2011) Sexual understanding and development of young people with intellectual disabilities: mothers' perspectives of within-family context. American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 116 (3). pp. 205-219. ISSN 1944-7515 (doi:10.1352/1944-7558-116.3.205)

Willner, P., Jahoda, A., Rose, J., Stenfert-Kroese, B., Hood, K., Townson, J.K., Nuttall, J., Gillespie, D., and Felce, D. (2011) Anger management for people with mild to moderate learning disabilities: study protocol for a multi-centre cluster randomized controlled trial of a manualized intervention delivered by day-service staff. Trials, 12 . p. 36. ISSN 1745-6215 (doi:10.1186/1745-6215-12-36)

2010

Banks, P., Jahoda, A., Dagnan, D., Kemp, J., and Williams, V. (2010) Supported employment for people with intellectual disability: the effects of job breakdown on psychological well-being. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 23 (4). pp. 344-354. ISSN 1360-2322 (doi:10.1111/j.1468-3148.2009.00541.x)

Jahoda, A., Wilson, A., Stalker, K., and Cairney, A. (2010) Living with stigma and the self-perceptions of people with mild intellectual disabilities. Journal of Social Issues, 66 (3). pp. 521-534. ISSN 0022-4537 (doi:10.1111/j.1540-4560.2010.01660.x)

2009

Drysdale, E, Jahoda, A, and Campbell, EA (2009) The Manipulation of Arousal on the Intensity of Urges to Pull Hair in a 16 Year Old Female with Trichotillomania: A Single Case Study. Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy, 37 (01). pp. 115-120.

Drysdale, E., Jahoda, A., and Campbell, E.A. (2009) Investigating spontaneous attributions in mothers of individuals with intellectual disabilities and self-injurious behaviour. British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 37 (3). pp. 197-206. ISSN 1354-4187 (doi:10.1111/j.1468-3156.2009.00549.x)

Jahoda, A, Banks, P, Dagnan, D, Kemp, J, Kerr, W, and Williams, V (2009) Starting a New Job: The Social and Emotional Experience of People with Intellectual Disabilities. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 22 (5). pp. 421-425. (doi:10.1111/j.1468-3148.2009.00497.x)

Jahoda, A, Dagnan, D, Kroese, BS, Pert, C, and Trower, P (2009) Cognitive behavioural therapy: from face to face interaction to a broader contextual understanding of change. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 53 . pp. 759-771. (doi:10.1111/j.1365-2788.2009.01189.x)

Jahoda, A., Selkirk, M., Trower, P., Pert, C., Kroese, B.S., Dagnan, D., and Burford, B. (2009) The balance of power in therapeutic interactions with individuals who have intellectual disabilities. British Journal of Clinical Psychology, 48 (1). pp. 63-77. ISSN 0144-6657 (doi:10.1348/014466508X360746)

van Oorsouw, W.M.W.J., Embregts, P.J.C.M., Bosman, A.M.T., and Jahoda, A. (2009) Training staff serving clients with intellectual disabilities: A meta-analysis of aspects determining effectiveness. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 30 (3). pp. 503-511. ISSN 0891-4222

2008

MacMahon, P., and Jahoda, A. (2008) Social comparison and self-esteem in depressed and non-depressed people with mild and moderate intellectual disability. American Journal on Mental Retardation, 113 (4). pp. 307-318. ISSN 0895-8017 (doi:10.1352/0895-8017(2008)113[307:SCADPW]2.0.CO;2)

Kirk, J.D., Jahoda, A., and Pert, C. (2008) Beliefs About Aggression and Submissiveness: A Comparison of Aggressive and Nonaggressive Individuals with Mild Intellectual Disability. Journal of Mental Health Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 1 (3). pp. 191-204. ISSN 1931-5864

Dagnan, D, Jahoda, A, McDowell, K, Masson, J, Banks, P, and Hare, D (2008) The psychometric properties of the hospital anxiety and depressions scale adapted for use with people with intellectual disabilities. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 52 . pp. 942-949.

Pert, C, and Jahoda, A (2008) Social goals and conflict strategies of individuals with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities who present problems of aggression. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 52 (5). pp. 393-403.

2007

Jahoda, A, Kemp, J, Banks, P, and Williams, V (2007) Feelings About Work: A Review of the Socio-emotional Impact of Supported Employment on People with Intellectual Disabilities. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 21 (1). pp. 1-18.

MacMahon, P., and Jahoda, A. (2007) Social comparison and depression: people with mild and moderate intellectual disabilities. American Journal on Mental Retardation, 113 (4). pp. 307-318.

2006

Broomfield, NM, Espie, CA, Jahoda, A, and MacMahon, KMA (2006) The influence of anger-arousal level on attribution of hostile intent and problem solving capability in an individual with a mild intellectual disability and a history of difficulties with aggression. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 19 . pp. 99-107. (doi:10.1111/j.1468-3148.2005.00264.x)

Cooney, G, Jahoda, A, Gumley, A, and Knott, F (2006) Young people with intellectual disabilities attending mainstream and segregated schooling: perceived stigma, social comparison and future aspirations. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 50 . pp. 432-444. (doi:10.1111/j.1365-2788.2006.00789.x)

Cooney, G, Jahoda, A, Gumley, AI, and Knott, F (2006) Young people with learning disabilities attending mainstream and segregated schooling: perceived stigma, social comparisons and future aspirations. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 50 . pp. 432-445. (doi:10.1111/j.1365-2788.2006.00789.x)

Dagnan, D, and Jahoda, A (2006) Cognitive-behavioural intervention for people with intellectual disability and anxiety disorders. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 19 . pp. 91-97. (doi:10.1111/j.1468-3148.2005.00283.x)

Dale, E, Jahoda, A, and Knott, F (2006) Mothers' attributions following their child's diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorder Exploring links with maternal levels of stress, depression and expectations about their child's future. Autism, 10 (5). pp. 463-479. (doi:10.1177/1362361306066600)

Dale, E, Jahoda, A, and Knott, F (2006) Mothers' attributions following their child's diagnosis of autistic spectrum disorder - Exploring links with maternal levels of stress, depression and expectations about their child's future. Autism, 10 . pp. 463-479. (doi:10.1177/1362361306066600)

Jahoda, A, and Dagnan, D (2006) Cognitive-Behavioural Intervention for People with Learning Disability and Anxiety Disorders. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 19 . pp. 91-97. (doi:10.1111/j.1468-3148.2005.00283.x)

Jahoda, A, Dagnan, D, Jarvie, P, and Kerr, W (2006) Depression, social context and cognitive behavioural therapy for people who have intellectual disabilities. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 19 (1). pp. 81-89. (doi:10.1111/j.1468-3148.2005.00286.x)

Jahoda, A, Pert, C, and Trower, P (2006) Frequent aggression and attribution of hostile intent in people with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities: An empirical investigation. American Journal on Mental Retardation, 111 . pp. 90-99.

Jahoda, A, Pert, C, and Trower, P (2006) Socioemotional understanding and frequent aggression in people with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities. American Journal on Mental Retardation, 111 . pp. 77-89.

2005

Jahoda, A, and Wanless, LK (2005) Knowing you: the inter-personal perceptions of staff towards aggressive individuals with mild to moderate learning disabilities in situations of conflict. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 49 (7). pp. 544-551. (doi:10.1111/j.1365-2788.2005.00693.x)

Jahoda, A, and Wanless, LK (2005) Knowing you: the interpersonal perceptions of staff towards aggressive individuals with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities in situations of conflict. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 49 . pp. 544-551.

Matheson, E, and Jahoda, A (2005) Emotional understanding in aggressive and nonaggressive individuals with mild or moderate mental retardation. American Journal on Mental Retardation, 110 . pp. 57-67.

2004

Jahoda, A, and Markova, I (2004) Coping with social stigma: people with intellectual disabilities moving from institutions and family home. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 48 . pp. 719-729.

Payne, R, and Jahoda, A (2004) The Glasgow Social Self-Efficacy Scale - A new scale for measuring social self-efficacy in people with intellectual disability. Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, 11 (4). pp. 265-274.

2002

Jahoda, A (2002) Offenders with a learning disability: the evidence for better services? Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 15 (2). pp. 175-178.

Wanless, LK, and Jahoda, A (2002) Responses of staff towards people with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities who behave aggressively: a cognitive emotional analysis. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 46 (6). pp. 507-516. (doi:10.1046/j.1365-2788.2002.00434.x)

Wanless, LK, and Jahoda, A (2002) Responses of staff towards people with mild to moderate intellectual disability who behave aggressively: a cognitive emotional analysis. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 46 . pp. 507-516.

2001

Jahoda, A (2001) Contingent reinforcement or defending the self? A review of evolving models of aggression in people with mild learning difficulties. British Medical Journal, 74 . pp. 305-321. ISSN 0959-535X (doi:10.1348/000711201161000)

Jahoda, A, Trower, P, Pert, C, and Finn, D (2001) Contingent reinforcement or defending the self? A review of evolving models of aggression in people with mild learning disabilities. British Medical Journal, 74 . pp. 305-321. ISSN 0959-535X

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Grants and Awards listed are those received whilst working with the University of Glasgow.

  • Open Your Mind (Not Your Mouth) Project; Improving the Mental Health and Wellbeing of Children and Young People with Learning Didabilities Through Multimedia/app Based Interventions
    Learning Disabilities Primary Care Liaison Team
    2013 - 2015
     
  • BEAT-IT: A randomised controlled trial comparing a behavioural activation treatment for depression in adults with learning disabilities with an attention control
    Health Technology Assessment
    2013 - 2016
     
  • Towards onset prevention of cognitive decline in adults with Down syndrome
    Scottish Executive Health Department
    2012 - 2014
     
  • Coping with challenging behaviour: a feasibility study of a group based intervention for the families of adults with intellectual disabilities who present challenging behaviour.
    NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
    2011 - 2012
     
  • A multi-centre phase 3 cluster randomized controlled trial of a manualized anger management intervention for people with mild to moderate learning disabilities
    Health Technology Assessment
    2009 - 2012
     
  • A pilot study of behavioural activation for depressive symptoms in adults with learning disabilities
    NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Health Board
    2009 - 2011
     
  • Frequent aggression and people with mild to moderate learning disabilities - advancing the understanding of psycho-social factors
    NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Health Board
    2009 - 2010
     
  • Sexual understanding and development of young people with intellectual disabilities: Mothers' perspectives
    NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Health Board
    2009 - 2010
     
  • Sexual understanding and development of young people with intellectual disabilities: Mothers' perspectives
    ESRC
    2009 - 2010
     
  • Guided self help for adults with learning disabilities and depression and anxiety
    Greater Glasgow & Clyde NHS Trust
    2008 - 2009
     
  • An exploration of development of sexual understanding by young people with mild intellectual disabilities - experience and sources of information
    The Baily Thomas Charitable Fund
    2006 - 2008
     
  • The outcomes & context of mental ill-health experienced by adults with learning disabilities
    The Baily Thomas Charitable Fund
    2006 - 2010
     
  • Establishing the building blocks of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with people with mild learning disabilities: an exploration of key....
    Greater Glasgow Primary Care NHS Trust
    2006 - 2006
     
  • Socio-clinical outcomes of psychiatric disorders in adults with learning disabilities
    The Baily Thomas Charitable Fund
    2004 - 2007
     
  • Establishing the building blocks of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with people with mild learning disabilities: an exploration of key....
    Scottish Executive Health Department
    2004 - 2006
     
  • Does Transition to Supported Employment Impact on Mental Health,Social Networks & Perceived Well-being of People with Learning Difficulties?
    Scottish Executive Health Department
    2002 - 2005