Media use among adolescents with autism spectrum disorder

Kuo, Melissa H; Orsmond, Gael I; Coster, Wendy J; Cohn, Ellen S

doi:10.1177/1362361313497832

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Media use among adolescents with autism spectrum disorder

Kuo, Melissa H, Orsmond, Gael I, Coster, Wendy J, Cohn, Ellen S·2014·Autism

DOI 10.1177/1362361313497832

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This study explores how adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) use media, and the factors associated with their media use. A total of 91 adolescents with ASD and their parents completed mail-based surveys. In all, 78% of the adolescents with ASD watched television (approximately 2 h/day), and 98% used computers (approximately 5 h/day) on any given day. They most frequently watched cartoons, played computer or video games that involved shooting, and visited websites that contained information on video games. Adolescents with ASD who watched television with parents reported more positive parent–child relationships. Adolescents with ASD who visited social networking websites or received emails from friends reported more positive friendships. The findings help us understand media-use habits of adolescents with ASD and suggest areas for future research.

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Authors: Kuo, M. H., Orsmond, G. I., Coster, W. J., & Cohn, E. S.
Affiliations: University of Alberta (CA)
Boston University (US)
ORCID: Orsmond, Gael I
Coster, Wendy J
Venue: Autism
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Published: 2013-10-18
Volume: 18
Issue: 8
Pages: 914-923
ISSN: 1362-3613 (ISSN-L)
1461-7005
DOI: 10.1177/1362361313497832
OpenAlex: W2100139006
Cited by: 147
References: 31
Citations by year: 2026: 3 · 2025: 12 · 2024: 9 · 2023: 20 · 2022: 16 · 2021: 17 · 2020: 11 · 2019: 15 · 2018: 13 · 2017: 14 · 2016: 8 · 2015: 5 · 2014: 3
FWCI: 2.93
Type: journal article
Language: en
Open access: closed
Licence: journals.sagepub.com/page/policies/text-and-data-mining-license (tdm)
Locations: Autism (publishedVersion)
PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders: Autism Speaks
Topics: Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
Social Sciences › Education › Child Development and Digital Technology
Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Impact of Technology on Adolescents
Keywords: autism spectrum disorder, adolescents, media use, television viewing, computer use, video games, cartoons, social networking websites, parent-child relationship, friendship, parental involvement
MeSH terms: Adolescent, Adolescent Behavior, Child Development Disorders, Pervasive, Computers, Female, Humans, Male, Parent-Child Relations, Parents, Surveys and Questionnaires, Telecommunications, Television, Video Games, Internet, Friends, Electronic Mail, Social Media

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