Browsing Psychology, Department of by Subject "Adolescent"
Now showing items 1-4 of 4
-
Chatting, befriending, and bullying: Adolescent Internet Experiences and Associated Psychosocial Outcomes
(2008-09-08)Over the past 10 years, internet use has become an integral part of adolescent socialization. Teenagers use the internet to communicate with known others as well as with strangers. They engage in online entertainment in ... -
Executive Functioning and Attention as Predictors of Functional Outcomes in Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder
(2013-10-07)Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by impairments in communication and socialization, as well as by repetitive and stereotyped behaviours and interests. The ASD phenotype is also ... -
Stress During Early-Adolescence Reduces Rats’ Aggression and Increases Their Serotonin Fibre Density in Adulthood
Stressful experiences during youth can lead to a maladaptive behaviour profile in adulthood, including an increase in anxiety and aggression-related behaviours in humans. Rats exposed to the intermittent physical stress ... -
This is what friendship is to me: A grounded theory of how adolescents with autism spectrum disorder experience and develop friendships
Adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) experience substantial difficulties developing and navigating social relationships. They are reported to have fewer friends, poorer friendship quality, and increased loneliness ...