Wolstencroft, J;
Mandy, W;
Skuse, D;
(2020)
Experiences of social interaction in young women with Turner syndrome: a qualitative study.
Child: Care, Health and Development
, 46
(1)
pp. 46-55.
10.1111/cch.12710.
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Abstract
BACKGROUND: Turner Syndrome (TS; 45,X) is a sex chromosome aneuploidy associated with deficits in social interaction, for which clinical care guidelines have recently recommended trialling a social skills training intervention. The present study aimed to gather preliminary evidence to support a training program for young women. METHODS: Semi-structured interviews analysed using thematic analysis. Young women with TS aged 16 to 25 years old (n=17) and their parents (n=20). Social competence interview schedule and psychometric questionnaires about social ability. RESULTS: Although young women with TS experienced a 'wide range of social competencies', they attributed social challenges to 'personal and contextual factors.' The magnitude of these challenges to social integration intensified during adolescence. They felt increasingly 'out of sync' with their peers. They also considered their social abilities to be better than their parents did; on a scale of autistic traits (rated by parents) half had mild to severe autistic traits. Most expressed interest in taking part in a social skills program. CONCLUSION: Young women with TS are aware they experience difficulties in social communication, and they express interest in improving their social skills. Accordingly, social skills training during adolescence would be welcomed by them and their families. Any intervention should take account of their feelings of social dislocation arising from hearing difficulties together with limited recognition, and slow processing, of social cues.
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