Social networks and participation with others for youth with learning, attention, and autism spectrum disorders.
Can J Occup Ther
; 83(1): 14-26, 2016 Feb.
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BACKGROUND: Social participation involves activities and roles providing interactions with others, including those within their social networks. PURPOSE: This study sought to characterize social networks and participation with others for 36 youth, ages 11 to 16 years, with (n = 19) and without (n = 17) learning disability, attention disorder, or high-functioning autism. METHOD: Social networks were measured using methods of personal network analysis. The Children's Assessment of Participation and Enjoyment With Whom dimension scores were used to measure participation with others. Youth from the clinical group were interviewed regarding their experiences within their social networks. FINDINGS: Group differences were observed for six social network variables and in the proportion of overall, physical, recreational, social, and informal activities engaged with family and/or friends. Qualitative findings explicated strategies used in building, shaping, and maintaining social networks. IMPLICATIONS: Social network factors should be considered when seeking to understand social participation.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Trastorno por Déficit de Atención con Hiperactividad
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Apoyo Social
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Participación Social
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Trastorno del Espectro Autista
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Discapacidades para el Aprendizaje
Tipo de estudio:
Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Qualitative_research
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Adolescent
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Child
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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En
Revista:
Can J Occup Ther
Año:
2016
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Article