The perceptions and experiences of adolescent boys with autism spectrum disorder: A personal construct psychology perspective
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Cridland, Elizabeth K., Caputi, Peter, Jones, Sandra Carol and Magee, Christopher A.. (2015). The perceptions and experiences of adolescent boys with autism spectrum disorder: A personal construct psychology perspective. Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability. 40(4), pp. 354 - 367. https://doi.org/10.3109/13668250.2015.1070814
Authors | Cridland, Elizabeth K., Caputi, Peter, Jones, Sandra Carol and Magee, Christopher A. |
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Abstract | Background: This study applies personal construct psychology for understanding the experiences of adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Method: Semistructured interviews were conducted with 26 participants from 8 families, including adolescent males with ASD, mothers, fathers, and adolescent neurotypically developing siblings. Analysis of interview data was structured according to the themes presented in a previous theoretical application of personal construct theory (PCT) for understanding adolescents with ASD. Results: Themes included complexity of the adolescent social realm, sense-making in multifaceted situations, identity development, development of flexible processing styles, and understanding and managing physical and emotional changes associated with puberty. Conclusion: The study provides empirical support for the application of PCT for understanding adolescents with ASD. The insights provided by the participants may be helpful for adolescents with ASD, family members, and clinicians. |
Keywords | autism spectrum disorder; high-functioning ASD; adolescence; puberty; identity development; personal construct theory; high school |
Year | 2015 |
Journal | Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability |
Journal citation | 40 (4), pp. 354 - 367 |
Publisher | Routledge |
ISSN | 1366-8250 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.3109/13668250.2015.1070814 |
Scopus EID | 2-s2.0-84941877025 |
Page range | 354 - 367 |
Research Group | Centre for Health and Social Research |
Publisher's version | File Access Level Controlled |
Place of publication | United Kingdom |
https://acuresearchbank.acu.edu.au/item/876z2/the-perceptions-and-experiences-of-adolescent-boys-with-autism-spectrum-disorder-a-personal-construct-psychology-perspective
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