Adolescents with Disabilities

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This paper explains that the objective of Wiegerink's article was to investigate possible barriers that exist in creating successful sexual and social relationships in adolescents and young adults of normal intelligence with cerebral palsy by analyzing fourteen papers, published from 1991 to 2002. The author points out that, although Wiegerink concludes that the development of sexual and social relationships in young adults and adolescents with cerebral palsy can be influenced by many factors, only four key factors---self-efficacy, sexual self-esteem, interrelationships with the parents' and successful experiences in social situations---were supported by evidence in the reviewed studies. The paper relates that one of the greatest flaws with Wiegerink's paper comes from the diversity of the initial papers it analyzes.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Key Concepts
Critical Analysis
Relevance to Course Material
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"Wiegerink et al.'s analysis revealed that the social relationships of adolescents and young adults with cerebral palsy tended to be less active. Dating was also delayed. Sexuality was often described as important, but difficulties in developing sexual relationships were described. Factors associated with social and sexual relationships included low sexual self esteem, low self-efficacy, and psychological maladjustment. Wiegerink et al. describe self-efficacy as "the belief in one's capabilities to organize and execute the courses of action required to manage prospective situations.""

Sample of Sources Used:

• Wiegerink DJ, Roebroeck ME, Donkervoort M, Stam HJ, and Cohen-Kettenis PT. 2006. Social and Sexual Relationships of Adolescents with Cerebral Palsy: A Review. Clin Rehabil. Dec;20(12):1023-31.

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