Date of Publication
2010
Document Type
Master's Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science in Psychology Major in Clinical Psychology
Subject Categories
Clinical Psychology
College
College of Liberal Arts
Department/Unit
Psychology
Thesis Adviser
Roberto M. Mendoza
Defense Panel Chair
Roseann R. Tan-Mansukhani
Defense Panel Member
Ma. Angeles G. Lapena
Maria Caridad H. Tarroja
Abstract/Summary
This qualitative study explored the adaptation of five Filipino adolescents diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome (AS) to their social and learning contexts. Using a framework based on Developmental Psychopathology, the study explored how they had adapted given their competence and difficulties as well as the risk and protective factors in their environment. The study surfaced adaptive mechanisms amidst three of their most significant challenges during adolescence namely: (1) Dealing with more complex mental tasks through persistence and learning support; (2) Enhancing their social competence through social support, instruction, and emotional regulation; and (3) Increased autonomy and independence through awareness of competencies and limitations, as well as goal-directedness. Recommendations for providing more directed support for adaptation toward positive outcomes for socialization and learning are presented.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Electronic
Accession Number
CDTG004796
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
vii, 129 leaves; 28 cm.
Keywords
Asperger's syndrome in adolescence—Philippines
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Recommended Citation
Batalla, M. R. (2010). The adaptation of adolescents with Asperger’s syndrome to their social and learning contexts: A qualitative study. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_masteral/6461