Systematic review of the effectiveness and cultural adaptation of social skills interventions for adolescents with autism spectrum disorders in Asia

Tawankanjanachot, N., Melville, C. , Habib, A., Truesdale, M. and Kidd, L. (2023) Systematic review of the effectiveness and cultural adaptation of social skills interventions for adolescents with autism spectrum disorders in Asia. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 104, 102163. (doi: 10.1016/j.rasd.2023.102163)

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Abstract

Background: Social skills interventions have been shown to improve social skills in adolescents with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Because the majority of social skills interventions have been trialled in Western countries, they may not be generalisable to Asian countries with a different cultural background. The purpose of this review was to determine the efficacy and cultural adaptability of social skills interventions for adolescents with ASD (aged 10–19 years) in Asian countries. Method: This review incorporated quantitative and mixed methods published, peer-reviewed research. Five electronic databases were searched. This review followed the PRISMA guidelines. A meta-analysis was conducted by using Revman 5.4 for 3 studies. Results: In total, 15 studies were included in the review (n = 332), conducted across 7 Asian countries. Seven studies had undergone cultural adaptation in 3 countries (e.g., Hong Kong, South Korea, and Israel). Meta-analysis results for three comparable studies showed that the cultural adaptation of social skills interventions improved social skills knowledge of adolescents with ASD. Conclusion: The review identified that social skills interventions for adolescents with ASD in Asian countries, particularly those which have been adapted to adolescents’ cultural needs and preferences, are potentially effective for improving social skills. However, due to the study's limitations and the heterogeneity of included studies, further research is needed to provide strong evidence.

Item Type:Articles
Additional Information:This is a part of the PhD project of Mrs. Nadlada Tawankanjanachot, which is supported by the Ramathibodi School of Nursing, Mahidol University.
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Habib, Abdullah and Kidd, Dr Lisa and Truesdale, Dr Maria and Tawankanjanachot, Nadlada and Melville, Professor Craig
Authors: Tawankanjanachot, N., Melville, C., Habib, A., Truesdale, M., and Kidd, L.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences
College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Health & Wellbeing > Mental Health and Wellbeing
College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing > Nursing and Health Care
Journal Name:Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders
Publisher:Elsevier
ISSN:1750-9467
ISSN (Online):1878-0237
Published Online:25 April 2023
Copyright Holders:Copyright © 2023 The Authors
First Published:First published in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders 104:102163
Publisher Policy:Reproduced under a Creative Commons License

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