As an autistic person, I understand the feeling of thinking that my autism has ruined friendships. Sometimes this may come in the the form of self-sabotage when friendships feel difficult. More often than not, friendships may be ruined due to some disconnect between myself and the other person, which could have been salvaged if I had the insight I have now.
Loneliness is associated with more trusting behavior but worse expectations of others’ trustworthiness. This creates a greater discrepancy between trusting behaviors and trustworthiness expectations in lonelier individuals.
The primary barriers autistic girls face in secondary education include societal barriers grounded in gender, institutional/physical barriers in schools, social and communicative expectations, and stigmatization.
The hermeneutic circle is a fundamental concept in hermeneutic phenomenology, representing the cyclical and iterative nature of understanding. It highlights the continuous interplay between pre-understanding … Read more
Hermeneutic phenomenology is a qualitative research approach that seeks to understand the meaning of lived experiences. It combines phenomenology, which focuses on the structure of … Read more
Interactive video games (IVG) and LEGO game therapy (LGT) can significantly reduce social anxiety in rural left-behind children (LBC) in China.
Autistic females, like most people, generally desire friendships and social connections. Many autistic females express a strong interest in forming and maintaining friendships, often showing similar social motivations to their neurotypical peers.
What is Interpretive Phenomenology? Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) is a qualitative research approach that delves into personal lived experiences and how individuals make sense of … Read more
Key Takeaways Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung were both influential figures in the development of psychology, but they had significant theoretical differences, leading to a … Read more
The study explored experiences of self-diagnosed autistic women and gender-diverse adults, focusing on how they construct autistic identity outside formal diagnosis.