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Ksenija Gebauer-Bukurov1, Jasminka Markovic2, Slobodan Sekulic1
1Medical Faculty, University of Novi Sad, Department of Child Neurology and Epilepsy, Clinic for Neurology, Clinical Center of Vojvodina, Hajduk Veljka 1, Novi Sad, Serbia.
Adolescents with epilepsy show lower social competence than healthy peers, particularly in activity and social interaction. Seizure control and type significantly impact social skills in this group.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Developmental Psychology
- Pediatric Health
Background:
- Epilepsy is a chronic neurological condition affecting individuals of all ages.
- Social competence is crucial for healthy adolescent development.
- Well-functioning adolescents with epilepsy may face unique challenges in social integration.
Purpose of the Study:
- To quantify and compare social competence in well-functioning adolescents with epilepsy versus healthy controls.
- To investigate the influence of epilepsy-related factors on social competence in adolescents.
Main Methods:
- Achenbach Youth Self-Report Questionnaire used to assess social competence.
- Ninety adolescents with epilepsy (12-19 years) compared to healthy peers.
- Analysis of epilepsy duration, etiology, seizure frequency/type, and antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) effects.
Main Results:
- Adolescents with epilepsy had significantly lower social competence scores (p<0.05).
- 27.8% of adolescents with epilepsy scored in the clinical range for social competence, versus 3.3% of controls.
- Seizure control and seizure type significantly impacted social competence subscales.
Conclusions:
- Adolescents with epilepsy exhibit reduced social activity, peer interaction, and academic performance.
- Epilepsy is associated with an elevated risk of social competence difficulties in adolescents.
- Targeted interventions may be needed to support social development in adolescents with epilepsy.
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