Siems, Tessa (2020) The effects of an Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis on the identity concept. Bachelor, Cognition & Behaviour.
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Abstract
This paper investigates the effects of an Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis on the identity concept of an individual. Identity is conceptualized according to Breakwell’s Identity Process Theory (Breakwell & Jaspal, 2016). The research is conducted by two semi-structured interviews with diagnosed individuals and a following qualitative content analysis following Philipp Mayring (2014). The following findings are presented in the paper; 1. Accepting the ASD diagnosis as part of one’s identity leads to insight, accepting oneself and increases self-efficacy and self-esteem. 2. Retaining a continuous sense of self across diagnosis enhances the ability to accept it. 3. Self-efficacy and self-esteem are negatively affected by social stigma around the category of ASD. Furthermore, positive and negative conditions for these factors are discussed in the paper, as well as recommendations for further research and points of departure for treatment.
| Type: | Thesis (Bachelor) |
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| Major: | Cognition & Behaviour |
| Supervisor: | Boot, M.G.J. |
| Datum van aanlevering: | 29 Jun 2020 11:36 |
| Last modified: | 29 Jun 2020 11:36 |
| URI: | http://ucg.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/44 |
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