Social comparison processes and depressive symptoms in children and adolescents with Asperger syndrome

By: Hedley, Darren.
Contributor(s): Young, Robyn.
Series: Autism 10 (2) 2006: 139-153.Publisher: 2006Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volume Subject(s): AUTISM | DEPRESSION | SYMPTOMS | ADOLESCENTS | SOCIAL COMPETENCESummary: Investigates the relationship between social comparison processes and depressive symptoms in 36 participants (34 males and two females) aged 10 to 16 years with Asperger syndrome. Asked participants to complete the Social Comparison Scale (SCS) and the Children's Depression Inventory. Found depressive symptoms were significantly correlated with the SCS, specifically perceived group membership. Using regression analysis revealed that perceived group membership significantly and independently predicted depression scores. Suggests social comparison is a salient factor related to depressive symptoms in this group, and interventions involving adolescents with Asperger syndrome should therefore address this factor.
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Investigates the relationship between social comparison processes and depressive symptoms in 36 participants (34 males and two females) aged 10 to 16 years with Asperger syndrome. Asked participants to complete the Social Comparison Scale (SCS) and the Children's Depression Inventory. Found depressive symptoms were significantly correlated with the SCS, specifically perceived group membership. Using regression analysis revealed that perceived group membership significantly and independently predicted depression scores. Suggests social comparison is a salient factor related to depressive symptoms in this group, and interventions involving adolescents with Asperger syndrome should therefore address this factor.

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