Gupta-Stelk, Prakriti;
(2022)
How do Autistic Young People use Social Media:A Qualitative Study of Online Social Networking Site Usage.
Doctoral thesis (D.Clin.Psy), UCL (University College London).
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Abstract
Autism is currently conceptualised by problems with social interaction and communication. However, the accounts of autistic people and qualitative research in the field indicate that autistic people desire social connections, friendships, and relationships. Transitions between different stages of development are often linked to an increase in mental health conditions for autistic people. Social interactions are key to master the tasks set for each stage of development and buffer from the stresses related to failure. Researchers have found that though some autistic people may struggle with face-to-face interaction in neurotypical contexts, they show strengths in screen-based technologies. This thesis therefore sought to explore the role of social media (SM) for autistic people.
| Type: | Thesis (Doctoral) |
|---|---|
| Qualification: | D.Clin.Psy |
| Title: | How do Autistic Young People use Social Media:A Qualitative Study of Online Social Networking Site Usage |
| Event: | UCL (University College London) |
| Open access status: | An open access version is available from UCL Discovery |
| Language: | English |
| Additional information: | Copyright © The Author 2022. Original content in this thesis is licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0) Licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/). Any third-party copyright material present remains the property of its respective owner(s) and is licensed under its existing terms. Access may initially be restricted at the author’s request. |
| UCL classification: | UCL UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Brain Sciences UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Brain Sciences > Div of Psychology and Lang Sciences |
| URI: | https://discovery-pp.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10142177 |
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