6 recherche sur le mot-clé 'social connectedness'

Social connectedness and loneliness in school for autistic and allistic children / Yung-Ting TSOU in Autism, 29-1 (January 2025)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 29-1 (January 2025) . - p.87-101 Titre : Social connectedness and loneliness in school for autistic and allistic children Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Yung-Ting TSOU, Auteur ; Maedeh NASRI, Auteur ; Boya LI, Auteur ; Els M.A. BLIJD-HOOGEWYS, Auteur ; Mitra BARATCHI, Auteur ; Alexander KOUTAMANIS, Auteur ; Carolien RIEFFE, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.87-101 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : autism  individual differences  loneliness  school climate  social connectedness Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Autistic children are often reported less socially connected, while recent studies show autistic children experiencing more loneliness in school than allistic (i.e. non-autistic) children, contradicting the traditional view that autistic children lack social motivation. This study aimed to understand individual differences in how social connectedness is construed, between and within groups of autistic and allistic pupils, using a multimethod approach. Forty-seven autistic and 52 neurodiverse-allistic classmates from two special primary schools participated (8-13 years). Proximity sensors worn by pupils on playgrounds during recess measured (1) total time in face-to-face contacts, (2) number of contact partners, and (3) centrality in playground networks. Peer reports measured (4) reciprocal friendships and (5) centrality in classmate networks. To evaluate their feelings of connectedness, pupils rated the level of loneliness in school. Compared with allistic pupils, autistic pupils had fewer reciprocal friendships, but similar total time in social contacts, number of partners, classmate/playground centrality, and levels of loneliness. Lower levels of loneliness related to higher classmate centrality in autistic children, but longer time in social contacts in allistic children. For these autistic children, being liked as part of a peer group seems essential. Understanding relevant differences in children s needs could lead to a more welcoming school climate.Lay abstractMany previous studies reported that autistic children have fewer social connections. Yet, recent studies also show that autistic children more often feel lonely in school than allistic (i.e. non-autistic) children. This outcome seems to go against the traditional view that autistic children do not desire to have social connections. Therefore, this study aimed to find out how autistic and allistic children feel about their social connections. We included 47 autistic and 52 neurodiverse-allistic children from two special education primary schools (aged 8-13 years). We tested their social connections and loneliness in school, through a new approach. This new approach includes questionnaires, and sensors for tracking social contacts on playgrounds during school breaks. We found that allistic children felt more loneliness when they spent little time in social contacts during school breaks. Yet, autistic children felt more loneliness when their peers did not like to play with them. For these autistic children, feelings of loneliness may go beyond face-to-face contacts. Being liked as part of a peer group was key. Understanding differences in children s needs can lead to a more effective design for a welcoming school climate. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613241259932 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=544 [article] Social connectedness and loneliness in school for autistic and allistic children [texte imprimé] / Yung-Ting TSOU, Auteur ; Maedeh NASRI, Auteur ; Boya LI, Auteur ; Els M.A. BLIJD-HOOGEWYS, Auteur ; Mitra BARATCHI, Auteur ; Alexander KOUTAMANIS, Auteur ; Carolien RIEFFE, Auteur . - p.87-101. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 29-1 (January 2025) . - p.87-101 Mots-clés : autism  individual differences  loneliness  school climate  social connectedness Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Autistic children are often reported less socially connected, while recent studies show autistic children experiencing more loneliness in school than allistic (i.e. non-autistic) children, contradicting the traditional view that autistic children lack social motivation. This study aimed to understand individual differences in how social connectedness is construed, between and within groups of autistic and allistic pupils, using a multimethod approach. Forty-seven autistic and 52 neurodiverse-allistic classmates from two special primary schools participated (8-13 years). Proximity sensors worn by pupils on playgrounds during recess measured (1) total time in face-to-face contacts, (2) number of contact partners, and (3) centrality in playground networks. Peer reports measured (4) reciprocal friendships and (5) centrality in classmate networks. To evaluate their feelings of connectedness, pupils rated the level of loneliness in school. Compared with allistic pupils, autistic pupils had fewer reciprocal friendships, but similar total time in social contacts, number of partners, classmate/playground centrality, and levels of loneliness. Lower levels of loneliness related to higher classmate centrality in autistic children, but longer time in social contacts in allistic children. For these autistic children, being liked as part of a peer group seems essential. Understanding relevant differences in children s needs could lead to a more welcoming school climate.Lay abstractMany previous studies reported that autistic children have fewer social connections. Yet, recent studies also show that autistic children more often feel lonely in school than allistic (i.e. non-autistic) children. This outcome seems to go against the traditional view that autistic children do not desire to have social connections. Therefore, this study aimed to find out how autistic and allistic children feel about their social connections. We included 47 autistic and 52 neurodiverse-allistic children from two special education primary schools (aged 8-13 years). We tested their social connections and loneliness in school, through a new approach. This new approach includes questionnaires, and sensors for tracking social contacts on playgrounds during school breaks. We found that allistic children felt more loneliness when they spent little time in social contacts during school breaks. Yet, autistic children felt more loneliness when their peers did not like to play with them. For these autistic children, feelings of loneliness may go beyond face-to-face contacts. Being liked as part of a peer group was key. Understanding differences in children s needs can lead to a more effective design for a welcoming school climate. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613241259932 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=544

'It's being a part of a grand tradition, a grand counter-culture which involves communities': A qualitative investigation of autistic community connectedness / Monique BOTHA in Autism, 26-8 (November 2022)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 26-8 (November 2022) . - p.2151-2164 Titre : 'It's being a part of a grand tradition, a grand counter-culture which involves communities': A qualitative investigation of autistic community connectedness Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Monique BOTHA, Auteur ; Bridget DIBB, Auteur ; David M. FROST, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.2151-2164 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Humans  Autistic Disorder/psychology  Autism Spectrum Disorder  Friends  Mental Health  Interpersonal Relations  autistic community  belongingness  community  identity  political connectedness  qualitative research  social connectedness  stigma  wellbeing  research, authorship and/or publication of this article. Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : A sense of being connected to other autistic people has been reported anecdotally. Friendships and connectedness may be important to autistic people and beneficial for their wellbeing. Our research aimed to understand the autistic community by interviewing 20 autistic people about their experiences of being connected to other autistic people. Participants were interviewed in person, over video, using a text-based software to type or over email. Participants detailed three parts of autistic community connectedness: a sense of belonging, social connection with autistic friends and political connectedness. The friendships autistic people had with one another were deemed to be very important to participants because it gave them confidence, provided companionship and made them happy. Some participants did not experience connectedness to the autistic community. These participants also found autism to be less important to their identity and had fewer positive feelings about being autistic. This research is important as it raises awareness that community connectedness is viewed as important to this group. It is possible that community connectedness may help protect the mental health of autistic people when they face stigma or negative life experiences in society. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613221080248 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=488 [article] 'It's being a part of a grand tradition, a grand counter-culture which involves communities': A qualitative investigation of autistic community connectedness [texte imprimé] / Monique BOTHA, Auteur ; Bridget DIBB, Auteur ; David M. FROST, Auteur . - p.2151-2164. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 26-8 (November 2022) . - p.2151-2164 Mots-clés : Humans  Autistic Disorder/psychology  Autism Spectrum Disorder  Friends  Mental Health  Interpersonal Relations  autistic community  belongingness  community  identity  political connectedness  qualitative research  social connectedness  stigma  wellbeing  research, authorship and/or publication of this article. Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : A sense of being connected to other autistic people has been reported anecdotally. Friendships and connectedness may be important to autistic people and beneficial for their wellbeing. Our research aimed to understand the autistic community by interviewing 20 autistic people about their experiences of being connected to other autistic people. Participants were interviewed in person, over video, using a text-based software to type or over email. Participants detailed three parts of autistic community connectedness: a sense of belonging, social connection with autistic friends and political connectedness. The friendships autistic people had with one another were deemed to be very important to participants because it gave them confidence, provided companionship and made them happy. Some participants did not experience connectedness to the autistic community. These participants also found autism to be less important to their identity and had fewer positive feelings about being autistic. This research is important as it raises awareness that community connectedness is viewed as important to this group. It is possible that community connectedness may help protect the mental health of autistic people when they face stigma or negative life experiences in society. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613221080248 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=488

Theory of Mind Mediates the Association Between Autistic Traits and Social Isolation in Middle-Aged and Older Adults / Clemie DALE ; Francesca HAPPE ; Gavin R. STEWART in Autism Research, 18-6 (June 2025)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research > 18-6 (June 2025) . - p.1234-1244 Titre : Theory of Mind Mediates the Association Between Autistic Traits and Social Isolation in Middle-Aged and Older Adults Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Clemie DALE, Auteur ; Francesca HAPPE, Auteur ; Gavin R. STEWART, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.1234-1244 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : aging  autism  autistic traits  midlife  older age  social connectedness  social isolation  theory of mind Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : ABSTRACT Social isolation has detrimental effects on wellbeing. While isolation can occur at any age, its prevalence has been found to increase in older adulthood. Populations with social functioning differences, such as autistic people, have also been found to be at particular risk of isolation across the lifespan, including in older age. Despite the widespread impacts of isolation, little is known about the underlying factors that may contribute to social isolation in autistic people and the general populations. While social isolation has been linked to autistic traits and theory of mind (ToM), no study has yet considered their inter-relationship. Taking a dimensional approach to autistic traits, this study examined the association between autistic traits (assessed by the AQ-10), ToM (CarToM and Frith?Happé Triangles) and social isolation (Lubben Social Connectedness Scale) among 111 adults (n 53 autistic, 58 non-autistic), aged 40 86 years. The study also assessed the putative mediating role of ToM in the association between autistic traits and isolation. Pearson correlational analyses showed middle-aged and older adults with higher social connectedness reported fewer autistic traits and showed better performance in ToM tasks, even when accounting for the effect of age and mental health symptoms. Mediation analyses suggested the association between autistic traits and social isolation was partially mediated by ToM when age and mental health symptoms were accounted for. These findings suggest one possible mechanism for the experience of social isolation. Additionally, the findings highlight that autistic people and people with high autistic traits may be particularly susceptible to social isolation in midlife and older age, and may benefit from additional support and possible interventions to maintain desired levels of social connectedness in later life. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.70036 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=558 [article] Theory of Mind Mediates the Association Between Autistic Traits and Social Isolation in Middle-Aged and Older Adults [texte imprimé] / Clemie DALE, Auteur ; Francesca HAPPE, Auteur ; Gavin R. STEWART, Auteur . - p.1234-1244. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research > 18-6 (June 2025) . - p.1234-1244 Mots-clés : aging  autism  autistic traits  midlife  older age  social connectedness  social isolation  theory of mind Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : ABSTRACT Social isolation has detrimental effects on wellbeing. While isolation can occur at any age, its prevalence has been found to increase in older adulthood. Populations with social functioning differences, such as autistic people, have also been found to be at particular risk of isolation across the lifespan, including in older age. Despite the widespread impacts of isolation, little is known about the underlying factors that may contribute to social isolation in autistic people and the general populations. While social isolation has been linked to autistic traits and theory of mind (ToM), no study has yet considered their inter-relationship. Taking a dimensional approach to autistic traits, this study examined the association between autistic traits (assessed by the AQ-10), ToM (CarToM and Frith?Happé Triangles) and social isolation (Lubben Social Connectedness Scale) among 111 adults (n 53 autistic, 58 non-autistic), aged 40 86 years. The study also assessed the putative mediating role of ToM in the association between autistic traits and isolation. Pearson correlational analyses showed middle-aged and older adults with higher social connectedness reported fewer autistic traits and showed better performance in ToM tasks, even when accounting for the effect of age and mental health symptoms. Mediation analyses suggested the association between autistic traits and social isolation was partially mediated by ToM when age and mental health symptoms were accounted for. These findings suggest one possible mechanism for the experience of social isolation. Additionally, the findings highlight that autistic people and people with high autistic traits may be particularly susceptible to social isolation in midlife and older age, and may benefit from additional support and possible interventions to maintain desired levels of social connectedness in later life. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.70036 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=558

Social determinants of mental health during a year of the COVID-19 pandemic / Amy ORBEN ; Annabel SONGCO ; Elaine FOX ; Cecile D. LADOUCEUR ; Louise MEWTON ; Michelle MOULDS ; Jennifer H. PFEIFER ; Anne-Laura VAN HARMELEN ; Susanne SCHWEIZER in Development and Psychopathology, 35-4 (October 2023)  

Public ISBD [article]  inDevelopment and Psychopathology > 35-4 (October 2023) . - p.1701-1713 Titre : Social determinants of mental health during a year of the COVID-19 pandemic Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Amy ORBEN, Auteur ; Annabel SONGCO, Auteur ; Elaine FOX, Auteur ; Cecile D. LADOUCEUR, Auteur ; Louise MEWTON, Auteur ; Michelle MOULDS, Auteur ; Jennifer H. PFEIFER, Auteur ; Anne-Laura VAN HARMELEN, Auteur ; Susanne SCHWEIZER, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.1701-1713 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : COVID-19  mental health  physical distancing  social connectedness  social rejection sensitivity Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Belonging is a basic human need, with social isolation signaling a threat to biological fitness. Sensitivity to ostracism varies across individuals and the lifespan, peaking in adolescence. Government-imposed restrictions upon social interactions during COVID-19 may therefore be particularly detrimental to young people and those most sensitive to ostracism. Participants (N = 2367; 89.95% female, 11-100 years) from three countries with differing levels of government restrictions (Australia, UK, and USA) were surveyed thrice at three-month intervals (May 2020 - April 2021). Young people, and those living under the tightest government restrictions, reported the worst mental health, with these inequalities in mental health remaining constant throughout the study period. Further dissection of these results revealed that young people high on social rejection sensitivity reported the most mental health problems at the final assessment. These findings help account for the greater impact of enforced social isolation on young people?s mental health, and open novel avenues for intervention. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S0954579422000396 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=515 [article] Social determinants of mental health during a year of the COVID-19 pandemic [texte imprimé] / Amy ORBEN, Auteur ; Annabel SONGCO, Auteur ; Elaine FOX, Auteur ; Cecile D. LADOUCEUR, Auteur ; Louise MEWTON, Auteur ; Michelle MOULDS, Auteur ; Jennifer H. PFEIFER, Auteur ; Anne-Laura VAN HARMELEN, Auteur ; Susanne SCHWEIZER, Auteur . - p.1701-1713. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Development and Psychopathology > 35-4 (October 2023) . - p.1701-1713 Mots-clés : COVID-19  mental health  physical distancing  social connectedness  social rejection sensitivity Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Belonging is a basic human need, with social isolation signaling a threat to biological fitness. Sensitivity to ostracism varies across individuals and the lifespan, peaking in adolescence. Government-imposed restrictions upon social interactions during COVID-19 may therefore be particularly detrimental to young people and those most sensitive to ostracism. Participants (N = 2367; 89.95% female, 11-100 years) from three countries with differing levels of government restrictions (Australia, UK, and USA) were surveyed thrice at three-month intervals (May 2020 - April 2021). Young people, and those living under the tightest government restrictions, reported the worst mental health, with these inequalities in mental health remaining constant throughout the study period. Further dissection of these results revealed that young people high on social rejection sensitivity reported the most mental health problems at the final assessment. These findings help account for the greater impact of enforced social isolation on young people?s mental health, and open novel avenues for intervention. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S0954579422000396 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=515

Predicting 3-month risk for adolescent suicide attempts among pediatric emergency department patients / Cheryl A. KING in Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 60-10 (October 2019)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry > 60-10 (October 2019) . - p.1055-1064 Titre : Predicting 3-month risk for adolescent suicide attempts among pediatric emergency department patients Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Cheryl A. KING, Auteur ; Jacqueline GRUPP-PHELAN, Auteur ; David A. BRENT, Auteur ; J. Michael DEAN, Auteur ; Michael WEBB, Auteur ; Jeffrey A. BRIDGE, Auteur ; Anthony SPIRITO, Auteur ; Lauren S. CHERNICK, Auteur ; E. Melinda MAHABEE-GITTENS, Auteur ; Rakesh D. MISTRY, Auteur ; Margaret REA, Auteur ; Allison KELLER, Auteur ; Alexander ROGERS, Auteur ; Rohit SHENOI, Auteur ; Mary CWIK, Auteur ; Danielle R. BUSBY, Auteur ; T. Charles CASPER, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.1055-1064 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Suicide risk  adolescence  emergency department  social connectedness  suicide attempt Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : BACKGROUND: The incidence of adolescent suicide is rising in the United States, yet we have limited information regarding short-term prediction of suicide attempts. Our aim was to identify predictors of suicide attempts within 3-months of an emergency department (ED) visit. METHODS: Adolescents, ages 12-17, seeking health care at 13 pediatric EDs (Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network) and one Indian Health Service Hospital in the United States were consecutively recruited. Among 10,664 approached patients, 6,448 (60%) were enrolled and completed a suicide risk survey. A subset of participants (n = 2,897) was assigned to a 3-month telephone follow-up, and 2,104 participants completed this follow-up (73% retention). Our primary outcome was a suicide attempt between the ED visit and 3-month follow-up. RESULTS: One hundred four adolescents (4.9%) made a suicide attempt between enrollment and 3-month follow-up. A large number of baseline predictors of suicide attempt were identified in bivariate analyses. The final multivariable model for the full sample included the presence of suicidal ideation during the past week, lifetime severity of suicidal ideation, lifetime history of suicidal behavior, and school connectedness. For the subgroup of adolescents who did not report recent suicidal ideation at baseline, the final model included only lifetime severity of suicidal ideation and social connectedness. Among males, the final model included only lifetime severity of suicidal ideation and past week suicidal ideation. For females, the final model included past week suicidal ideation, lifetime severity of suicidal ideation, number of past-year nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) incidents, and social connectedness. CONCLUSIONS: Results indicate that the key risk factors for adolescent suicide attempts differ for subgroups of adolescents defined by sex and whether or not they report recent suicidal thoughts. Results also point to the importance of school and social connectedness as protective factors against suicide attempts. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jcpp.13087 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=406 [article] Predicting 3-month risk for adolescent suicide attempts among pediatric emergency department patients [texte imprimé] / Cheryl A. KING, Auteur ; Jacqueline GRUPP-PHELAN, Auteur ; David A. BRENT, Auteur ; J. Michael DEAN, Auteur ; Michael WEBB, Auteur ; Jeffrey A. BRIDGE, Auteur ; Anthony SPIRITO, Auteur ; Lauren S. CHERNICK, Auteur ; E. Melinda MAHABEE-GITTENS, Auteur ; Rakesh D. MISTRY, Auteur ; Margaret REA, Auteur ; Allison KELLER, Auteur ; Alexander ROGERS, Auteur ; Rohit SHENOI, Auteur ; Mary CWIK, Auteur ; Danielle R. BUSBY, Auteur ; T. Charles CASPER, Auteur . - p.1055-1064. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry > 60-10 (October 2019) . - p.1055-1064 Mots-clés : Suicide risk  adolescence  emergency department  social connectedness  suicide attempt Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : BACKGROUND: The incidence of adolescent suicide is rising in the United States, yet we have limited information regarding short-term prediction of suicide attempts. Our aim was to identify predictors of suicide attempts within 3-months of an emergency department (ED) visit. METHODS: Adolescents, ages 12-17, seeking health care at 13 pediatric EDs (Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network) and one Indian Health Service Hospital in the United States were consecutively recruited. Among 10,664 approached patients, 6,448 (60%) were enrolled and completed a suicide risk survey. A subset of participants (n = 2,897) was assigned to a 3-month telephone follow-up, and 2,104 participants completed this follow-up (73% retention). Our primary outcome was a suicide attempt between the ED visit and 3-month follow-up. RESULTS: One hundred four adolescents (4.9%) made a suicide attempt between enrollment and 3-month follow-up. A large number of baseline predictors of suicide attempt were identified in bivariate analyses. The final multivariable model for the full sample included the presence of suicidal ideation during the past week, lifetime severity of suicidal ideation, lifetime history of suicidal behavior, and school connectedness. For the subgroup of adolescents who did not report recent suicidal ideation at baseline, the final model included only lifetime severity of suicidal ideation and social connectedness. Among males, the final model included only lifetime severity of suicidal ideation and past week suicidal ideation. For females, the final model included past week suicidal ideation, lifetime severity of suicidal ideation, number of past-year nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) incidents, and social connectedness. CONCLUSIONS: Results indicate that the key risk factors for adolescent suicide attempts differ for subgroups of adolescents defined by sex and whether or not they report recent suicidal thoughts. Results also point to the importance of school and social connectedness as protective factors against suicide attempts. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jcpp.13087 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=406

Evaluation of Classroom Active Engagement in Elementary Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder / Nicole SPARAPANI in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 46-3 (March 2016)  

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