Mazarakis, Konstantinos (2023) The Association Between Social Identity and Well-being in ASD: A Systematic Review. Master thesis, Psychology.
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Abstract
Social identification, the way in which individuals come to identify themselves as a member of a social group has been found to have positive effects on the well-being of individuals diagnosed with disabilities. As Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is characterized by deficits in social belonging and interaction, it is questionable whether the associations also apply to this population. The aim of this study was to provide a literature review regarding the associations between forming a positive social identity and well-being in the ASD population. A systematic review was conducted, which included a total of six studies. All included studies showed that a positive ASD identity is associated with better well-being, including higher self-esteem and decreases in depression, anxiety, and stress levels. The associations that were found varied from weak to strong. The results indicate that a sense of belonging and acceptance within their disability group seems to go hand in hand with positive effects on their well-being. This finding may have important implications for future treatments, which may be tailored to promote positive social identity in the ASD population and as a result profit from the associated benefits of it.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Master) |
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| Supervisor name: | Gaastra, G.F. |
| Degree programme: | Psychology |
| Differentiation route: | Clinical Neuropsychology (CN) [Master Psychology] |
| Date Deposited: | 26 May 2023 11:20 |
| Last Modified: | 26 May 2023 11:20 |
| URI: | http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/1982 |
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