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Bojana Mastilo1, Mirjana Đorđević2, Nenad Glumbić2
1Faculty of Medicine, University of East Sarajevo, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Friendship quality in adults with mild intellectual disability is best predicted by social cognition and younger age. Enhancing social cognition skills may improve social well-being for this population.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Social Sciences
- Disability Studies
Background:
- Friendship quality significantly impacts psychological well-being.
- Individuals with intellectual disabilities often experience lower friendship quality.
- This study investigates factors influencing friendship quality in adults with mild intellectual disability.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify key predictors of friendship quality.
- To explore the roles of age, gender, living situation, psychiatric traits, and social cognition.
- To inform interventions aimed at improving social well-being.
Main Methods:
- A sample of 62 adults with mild intellectual disability (ages 19-53) and 30 with psychiatric traits participated.
- Data collected using the Friendship Quality Scale, Edinburgh Social Cognition Test, and MINI PAS-ADD.
- Demographic information was also gathered.
Main Results:
- Social cognition and age were identified as the strongest predictors of friendship quality.
- Higher social cognition scores and younger age were associated with better friendship quality.
- Gender, living setting, and psychiatric traits showed less influence.
Conclusions:
- Social cognition and age are primary determinants of friendship quality in adults with mild intellectual disability.
- Interventions focused on improving social cognition may enhance social well-being.
- Findings highlight targets for supporting social connections in this population.
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