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Emotional Intelligence, Theory of Mind, and Executive Functions as Predictors of Social Outcomes in Young Adults with Asperger Syndrome

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Title: Emotional Intelligence, Theory of Mind, and Executive Functions as Predictors of Social Outcomes in Young Adults with Asperger Syndrome
Language: English
Authors: Montgomery, Janine M., Stoesz, Brenda M., McCrimmon, Adam W.
Source: Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities. Mar 2013 28(1):4-13.
Availability: SAGE Publications and Hammill Institute on Disabilities. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: http://sagepub.com
Peer Reviewed: Y
Physical Description: PDF
Page Count: 10
Publication Date: 2013
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Emotional Intelligence, Asperger Syndrome, Theory of Mind, Young Adults, Executive Function, Predictor Variables, Interpersonal Competence, Antisocial Behavior, Cognitive Processes, Social Influences
DOI: 10.1177/1088357612461525
ISSN: 1088-3576
Abstract: Social difficulties are frequently cited as a core deficit of individuals with Asperger syndrome (AS). This deficit is particularly evident when processing of emotional information is required in social situations. Deficits in theory of mind and executive functions are the two explanatory hypotheses for social deficits in AS that are predominant in the literature; however, each of these explanations has limitations. Emotional intelligence (EI) has emerged as a relatively new explanation for social difficulties in typically developing individuals. Recently, researchers also have demonstrated that EI predicted important social outcomes for individuals with AS. In this study, we explored EI as an alternative or additive explanation for the social deficits observed in young adults with AS in light of the two predominant theories accounting for social difficulties. Implications for practice are discussed. (Contains 2 tables.)
Abstractor: As Provided
Number of References: 77
Entry Date: 2013
Accession Number: EJ1005180
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Social difficulties are frequently cited as a core deficit of individuals with Asperger syndrome (AS). This deficit is particularly evident when processing of emotional information is required in social situations. Deficits in theory of mind and executive functions are the two explanatory hypotheses for social deficits in AS that are predominant in the literature; however, each of these explanations has limitations. Emotional intelligence (EI) has emerged as a relatively new explanation for social difficulties in typically developing individuals. Recently, researchers also have demonstrated that EI predicted important social outcomes for individuals with AS. In this study, we explored EI as an alternative or additive explanation for the social deficits observed in young adults with AS in light of the two predominant theories accounting for social difficulties. Implications for practice are discussed. (Contains 2 tables.)
ISSN:1088-3576
DOI:10.1177/1088357612461525