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Bayer urges early health checks as Asia Pacific ages rapidly
Stroke highlights growing health risks Stroke remains a major concern across Asia, where 61% of global stroke deaths…
#Germany #DE #Europe #EU #Europa #Bayer #Ageingsociety #AsiaPacific #diseases #healthandwellness #healthcare #qualityoflife #stroke #theelderly #wellbeing
https://www.europesays.com/germany/127337/
DATE: November 8, 2026 at 02:00PM
SOURCE: PSYPOST.ORG
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TITLE: Self-perception might matter more than observable social skills for autistic teens’ well-being
Autistic teenagers who feel socially capable and experience less social anxiety report a better quality of life, regardless of how well they perform observable social skills. These findings challenge traditional interventions that focus on teaching specific social behaviors, highlighting the importance of addressing the inner emotional experiences of autistic youth. The research was published in the journal Autism Research.
Autism spectrum disorder is a neurodevelopmental condition involving differences in social communication, as well as repetitive patterns of behavior or restricted interests. Autistic adolescents frequently report a lower overall quality of life compared to their non-autistic peers. To improve these outcomes, many educational and clinical programs focus heavily on teaching adolescents specific social skills. The assumption driving these programs is that better observable social behaviors will naturally lead to more successful peer interactions and a happier life.
Adolescence is a distinct developmental stage marked by identity formation, shifting social expectations, and a greater reliance on peer relationships. Having the technical knowledge of how to act in a social situation does not always translate into feeling confident during these everyday teenage interactions. Autistic adolescents often face a high rate of social anxiety. They may intensely monitor their own actions to avoid making mistakes or drawing unwanted attention.
Past adverse experiences, such as bullying or peer rejection, can heighten this anxiety and prompt teens to withdraw from social situations entirely. While withdrawal might offer short-term relief, it often limits opportunities to develop meaningful peer relationships. This avoidance can lead to social isolation and a lack of supportive networks, both of which are known to negatively affect a person’s quality of life.
Occupational therapy researchers Hui-Jen Shyu and Mei-Hui Tseng of National Taiwan University, along with occupational therapist Yu-Wei Ryan Chen at the University of Sydney, wanted to investigate what truly drives the well-being of autistic teenagers. The research team suspected that internal perceptions might play a more prominent role in their quality of life than external behaviors. They decided to examine how social skills, challenging behaviors, social anxiety, and self-perceived social competence all relate to well-being in this population.
The researchers recruited 117 autistic adolescents in Taiwan between the ages of 10 and 16 who attended mainstream school classes and did not have intellectual disabilities. To capture a holistic picture of their well-being, the team asked the teenagers to complete several self-report questionnaires. One primary assessment measured their overall quality of life across physical, emotional, social, and school contexts. Another component isolated their quality of life specifically related to social functioning, such as feelings of loneliness and peer connection.
The adolescents also filled out a social anxiety scale and a self-perception profile. In psychological research, perceived social competence refers to a person’s own belief in their ability to make friends, be liked by peers, and understand social situations. Measuring this internal belief allowed the researchers to contrast it with the outside perspectives of the teenagers’ parents.
To measure observable behaviors, the researchers turned to the participants’ caregivers. Parents filled out assessments rating their child’s practical social skills, including traits like cooperation, communication, assertion, and self-control. Parents also rated the frequency of challenging behaviors. These challenging behaviors encompass externalizing actions, hyperactivity, or inattention that often serve as coping mechanisms in response to environmental stress.
The researchers used statistical models to determine which of these variables best predicted the teenagers’ quality of life. The models accounted for variables like age, sex, and the severity of autistic characteristics to prevent them from skewing the results. The findings revealed that higher levels of social anxiety were strongly linked to a lower overall quality of life. Teenagers who exhibited more challenging behaviors, as reported by their parents, also tended to have lower overall well-being scores.
Conversely, teenagers who viewed themselves as socially competent reported a higher overall quality of life. When looking specifically at social quality of life, similar patterns emerged. Higher social anxiety and lower perceived social competence predicted poorer social well-being. Caregiver-reported challenging behaviors did not influence social quality of life, which the authors suggest is because these behaviors often reflect responses to environmental stressors rather than actual social disengagement.
The researchers did not find a statistical link between the practical social skills observed by parents and the teenagers’ self-reported quality of life. Adolescents who possessed the mechanical social skills expected of them did not necessarily experience better overall or social well-being. The authors noted that traditional social skills training often occurs in abstract environments with limited opportunities for real-world application. As a result, teenagers might know what is expected of them but still lack the confidence needed to engage in meaningful interactions.
The research suggests that when teenagers feel socially capable, they are more likely to actively engage with peers, experience less loneliness, and manage social stress effectively. In contrast, when teens experience intense social anxiety, they may avoid interactions to cope with the discomfort. Heightened social anxiety in autistic individuals is also often accompanied by increased self-criticism and lower self-esteem. Such negative self-perceptions can further undermine psychological well-being.
The study relies on data collected at a single point in time, meaning the researchers cannot definitively state that social anxiety or low perceived competence causes a reduced quality of life. It is possible that the relationship works in the opposite direction. A lower quality of life might make adolescents feel more anxious and less competent. Long-term studies tracking individuals over several years would be required to determine the exact sequence of these effects.
The participants in this research were intellectually able autistic adolescents attending mainstream classes. The results may not apply to autistic teenagers with co-occurring intellectual disabilities or those requiring specialized educational support. The study sample was also predominantly male. This uneven distribution is common in autism research but limits how well the findings might reflect the experiences of autistic girls.
The questionnaires used in the study were not originally designed specifically for autistic populations. Some behaviors typical of autistic social interaction might have been categorized as social anxiety or challenging behaviors by the generic assessment tools. The researchers suggest that future investigations should adopt or develop assessment tools specifically designed for autistic populations to capture their experiences more accurately.
The authors recommend that clinical and educational support should go beyond merely teaching observable social behaviors. Practitioners should instead prioritize approaches that help autistic teenagers manage emotional distress and build social confidence. A strengths-based approach that nurtures positive self-perception and provides real-life opportunities for successful social engagement may be necessary for promoting lasting improvements in well-being.
The study, “Autistic Adolescents’ Quality of Life: Perceived Social Competence and Social Anxiety as Key,” was authored by Hui-Jen Shyu, Yu-Wei Ryan Chen, Daphne Yih Ng, Anita Bundy, Mei-Hui Tseng, and Reinie Cordier.
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#psychology #counseling #socialwork #psychotherapy @psychotherapist @psychotherapists @psychology @socialpsych @socialwork @psychiatry #mentalhealth #psychiatry #healthcare #depression #psychotherapist #Autism #AutisticTeens #Neurodiversity #MentalHealth #TeenWellbeing #SocialAnxiety #SelfPerception #SocialConfidence #QualityOfLife #AutismResearch
https://www.laviezine.com/1678392/la-county-quality-of-life-hits-record-low-in-2026-study/ LA County Quality of Life Hits Record Low in 2026 Study #DepartmentOfTheTreasury #Ice #LACountyBoardOfSupervisors #LosAngeles #MayorKarenBass #NithyaRaman #QualityOfLife #Study #ucla
## I Don’t Give a Fly’s Fart About the Economy!
As long as it provides for all my *needs* and addresses, and mostly satisfies, my *wants*
And that is about all that is imperative. I also think that it is what every member of our society really wishes our economy would do for them. That’s what unites us all.
## It’s The Economy, people.
#Economy #WhyEconomics #QualityOfLife #EndPenury #NoOneLeftBehind #CostOfLiving #UniversalHealthcare #HousingCrisis #AusPol
Debate about wine must be more aware with knowledge and discussion with science
“We want to offer a …
#dining #cooking #diet #food #ItalianWine #MediterraneanWine #ACQUAZZONI #FEDERICOVERONESI #GIOVANNISCAPAGNINI #health #INTERNATIONALACADEMYOFDRINKINGHEALTHY #Italianwine #Lifestyle #moderateconsumption #Qualityoflife #science #SIGNORVINO #table #VinitalyUSA #wellbeing #Wine
https://www.diningandcooking.com/2874246/debate-about-wine-must-be-more-aware-with-knowledge-and-discussion-with-science/
Debate about wine must be more aware with knowledge and discussion with science https://www.diningandcooking.com/2874246/debate-about-wine-must-be-more-aware-with-knowledge-and-discussion-with-science/ #ACQUAZZONI #FEDERICOVERONESI #GIOVANNISCAPAGNINI #health #INTERNATIONALACADEMYOFDRINKINGHEALTHY #ItalianWine #Lifestyle #ModerateConsumption #QualityOfLife #science #SIGNORVINO #table #VinitalyUSA #wellbeing #Wine
https://www.alojapan.com/1558638/man-shares-four-japanese-words-that-changed-his-perspective-on-life-after-japan-visit/ Man Shares Four Japanese Words That Changed His Perspective On Life After Japan Visit #HealthLessons #JapanTourism #Japan'sHealth #JapaneseCulture #LifeInJapan #QualityOfLife #TripToJapan #ViralNews #VisitJapan A five-day visit to Japan to study health and science left X user Luke Coutinho reflecting on four Japanese words that changed how he looks at life. In a post on X, Coutinho shared the meanings of these words and explained how
Man Shares Four Japanese Words That Changed His Perspective On Life After Japan Visit
A five-day visit to Japan to study health and science left X user Luke Coutinho reflecting on four…
#EuropeSays #Japan #JP #healthlessons #JapanTourism #Japan'sHealth #Japanese #Japaneseculture #lifeinjapan #qualityoflife #TripToJapan #Viralnews
https://www.europesays.com/japan/113005/
https://www.europesays.com/people/278118/ Even a socialist like Mamdani can improve New York: Here’s how #affordability #AffordableHousing #CityBudget #Crime #GovernmentSpending #Housing #JessicaTisch #NYPD #opinion #police #PublicSchools #QualityOfLife #schools #subways #taxes #ZohranMamdani
[At 30:36] Q&A #BillC39 (Building Canada Strong Act) w/panel - NDP, CUPE, West Coast Environmental Law, and FN Teme Augama Anishinabek
A - Don Davies (cont'd): "I think that's fundamentally undemocratic. It's also a poor way to legislate."
🔥"There's a disturbing trend in this government, of concentrating power in the hands of Cabinet ministers -- and avoiding and evading Parliament. You see this in their handling of Section 107"
#CdnPoli #CharterRights #QualityOfLife #Climate #FirstNations
[At 16:02] Avi Lewis, NDP Leader on #BillC39 (Building Canada Strong Act):
👿"Stephen Harper is cheering from the sidelines. And, that's because Bill C-39 is enshrining into law the big businesses' wishlist in a way that he never managed to do."
[At 14:08] Avi Lewis, NDP Leader on #BillC39 (Building Canada Strong Act):
"Your presence here is a powerful statement about who and what is under attack in Bill C-39. It goes after workers and the right to strike. It goes after Indigenous peoples and the right to consultation and consent."
"And, it goes after the protection of nature itself: The precious landscape which so defines us as Canadians" 🇨🇦
One of my small quality of life improvements was discovering shmallow dispensable marshmallow in a can. #qualityoflife
https://www.europesays.com/videos/109964/ The best place to retire abroad is no longer in Europe – but six of the top ten are #Euronews #EuronewsCompare #QualityOfLife #retirement #tax #taxation
Where does Illinois rank as the Most Fun State in 2026? https://www.diningandcooking.com/us/50175/ #Illinois #IllinoisDining #IllinoisFood #IllinoisGroceryStores #IllinoisRestaurants #QualityOfLife
Sunday, October 11, 2026
Russian guided bombs hit Zaporizhzhia residential neighbourhood, killing at least 20, injuring 18 . . . . . Exclusive: 'It felt like a trap.' How Ukraine was blindsided by Trump's Putin pivot . . . . . "Every extra billion will be spent on this:" Zelensky warns as missiles hit Kyiv after Russia sanctions relief . . . . . and morehttps://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2026/10/sunday-october-11-2026/
Editorial: Multidimensional benefits of the Mediterranean diet across the lifespan and cultures
The Mediterranean diet considers not only dietary habits but also lifestyle factors, such as physical activity, sleep qualit…
#dining #cooking #diet #food #mediterranean #MediterraneanDiet #MediterraneanFood #culture #health #Mediterranean #prevention #Qualityoflife
https://www.diningandcooking.com/2847811/editorial-multidimensional-benefits-of-the-mediterranean-diet-across-the-lifespan-and-cultures/
Editorial: Multidimensional benefits of the Mediterranean diet across the lifespan and cultures
The Mediterranean diet considers not only dietary habits but also lifestyle factors, such as physical activity, sleep quality, and social interaction, while r…
#dining #cooking #diet #food #MediterraneanDiet #culture #health #Mediterranean #prevention #Qualityoflife
https://www.diningandcooking.com/2847811/editorial-multidimensional-benefits-of-the-mediterranean-diet-across-the-lifespan-and-cultures/
Editorial: Multidimensional benefits of the Mediterranean diet across the lifespan and cultures https://www.diningandcooking.com/2847811/editorial-multidimensional-benefits-of-the-mediterranean-diet-across-the-lifespan-and-cultures/ #culture #health #Mediterranean #MediterraneanDiet #prevention #QualityOfLife
https://www.europesays.com/videos/105562/ The best place to retire abroad is no longer in Europe – but six of the top ten are #Euronews #EuronewsCompare #PersonalFinance #QualityOfLife #retirement #science #tax #taxation #Travel
A careless transit space for cars or a 15-minute city?
* It is the holiday season in Bellingen. Motorists idle in the streets or are stuck in traffic after long commutes. The landscape is reduced to a careless transit space which one wants to fly along as fast as possible. Fast food packaging is piling up along the roads. Squashed birds and furry pancakes line the runways. The drive-through town offers the essentials for life: petrol, meat and plonk. The peri-urban areas are populated by recreational petrolheads revving 24/7, mostly unregistered and uninsured.
* "Carlos Moreno makes the case for the "15-minute city," where inhabitants have access to all the services they need to live, learn and thrive within their immediate vicinity -- and shares ideas for making urban areas adapt to humans, not the other way around." >>
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQ2f4sJVXAI
#MobilityDesign #Bellingen #cars #FossilFuels #NonPlaces #TransitSpaces #petrolheads #walkability #FootTraffic #landscape #ecology #15MinCity #proximity #access #QualityOfLife
A guide to Naha: Okinawa’s relaxed and culturally rich city
If an outsider were to walk through the sleepy, sun-struck streets of Naha, he would have no idea he was in one of the most strategically important locations in East Asia. In the early afternoon in Tsuboya, time seems to have ground to a halt. The small shops selling cera…
#Japan #JP #Okinawa #Naha #news #okinawanews #QualityOfLife #Urbanism #沖縄
https://www.alojapan.com/1547347/a-guide-to-naha-okinawas-relaxed-and-culturally-rich-city/
https://www.alojapan.com/1547347/a-guide-to-naha-okinawas-relaxed-and-culturally-rich-city/ A guide to Naha: Okinawa’s relaxed and culturally rich city #Japan #Naha #news #Okinawa #OkinawaNews #QualityOfLife #Urbanism #沖縄 If an outsider were to walk through the sleepy, sun-struck streets of Naha, he would have no idea he was in one of the most strategically important locations in East Asia. In the early afternoon in Tsuboya, time seems to have ground to a halt. The small shops selling ceramic bowls and terracotta lions are
Woman who moved from Ireland to Boston shares why the American dream is ‘all a lie.’
Woman who moved from Ireland to Boston shares why the American dream is ‘all a lie.’
https://www.europesays.com/ch/136003/ Diplomacy rules in Geneva: a city of influence and lifestyle #Geneva #QualityOfLife #Switzerland #Urbanism
https://www.europesays.com/people/240782/ Mamdani’s latest move will let homeless encampments flourish #DepartmentOfHomelessServices #editorial #HomelessEncampments #homelessness #NYPD #opinion #QualityOfLife #ZohranMamdani
https://www.europesays.com/ie/703368/ Semaglutide Found to Benefit Frail Patients #CVRisk;CardiovascularRisk;CVRiskFactors;CardiovascularRiskFactors;CardiovascularRiskManagement;CVRiskManagement #Éire #Frailty #FrailtySyndrome #Health #HealthRelatedQualityOfLife #IE #Ireland #Medication #Obesity;Obese #qol #QualityOfLife #Type2DiabetesMellitus;DiabetesMellitusType2;DiabetesMellitusTypeII;Type2Diabetes;Type2DM;T2DM;T2D;Type2DiabetesMellitus(T2DM);Type2Diabetes(T2D)
Techie With ₹60 LPA Bengaluru Job Gets ₹82 LPA Tokyo Offer, Asks Reddit: ‘Should I Move?’ | Viral News
News viral Techie With ₹60 LPA Bengaluru Job Gets ₹82 LPA Tokyo Offer, Asks Reddit: ‘Should I Move?’…
#EuropeSays #Japan #JP #Tokyo #AIEngineerTokyo #Bengalurujob #Careerdilemma #Livingcosts #qualityoflife #Redditadvice #Salarycomparison #Tokyooffer
https://www.europesays.com/japan/94489/
https://www.laviezine.com/1634852/park-life-urban-greening-in-paris-munich-and-beirut/ Park life: Urban greening in Paris, Munich and Beirut #beirut #Munich #Paris #QualityOfLife #UrbanPlanning #urbanism
Phasmophobia's second Quality of Life update adds Restricted maps, VR fixes, and much creepier deaths
Excerpt from Sacred Endings
Honoring shifting forms
by Markael Luterra on Aug 21
Read the Blog: https://dendroica.substack.com/p/sacred-endings
#Death #QualityOfLife #SelfCare #WesternCulture #LifeCycle #Aging
Air Conditioning Is Not a Luxury, It Is a Necessity
https://humanprogress.org/ac-is-not-a-luxury-it-is-a-necessity/
Comments: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49463367
#HackerNews #AirConditioning #Necessity #ClimateChange #HumanRights #QualityOfLife
BBC spelling of immigrants is so cringe
"The BBC spoke to expats living in the five highest-ranked countries about why they moved:"
The top 10 countries for expats in 2026:
1. Panama
2. Mexico
3. Thailand
4. UAE
5. Brazil
6. Spain
7. Singapore
8. Portugal
9. Malaysia
10. Luxembourg
I've heard only LEFTISTS are allowed to move to Brazil tho... spread the word 😅
#expatmyass #immigrant #immigration #ukpol #expat #brazil #qualityoflife #lula
Farms and Gardens Program is therapeutic outlet for Wisconsin Veterans https://www.allforgardening.com/1930269/farms-and-gardens-program-is-therapeutic-outlet-for-wisconsin-veterans/ #GardeningWisconsin #OccupationalTherapist #QualityOfLife #wisconsin
Everything sucks poll results... I can understand the view.
"Youth poll: Thumbs down on everything"
#Inflation #Future #QualityOfLife #Perspective #Youth #Hope #Economics #Politics #Government #Poverty #USA #EU #UN #NEWS
https://www.axios.com/2026/08/13/youth-poll-thumbs-down-on-everything
New Jersey ranked second-best state to live in https://www.allforgardening.com/1929450/new-jersey-ranked-second-best-state-to-live-in/ #affordability #AffordableHousing #GardeningNewJersey #Hoboken #idaho #NewJersey #NewMexico #PublicHealth #QualityOfLife #rankings #RealEstate #ResidentialRealEstate
Four simple rules behind Japan's most liveable cities
https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20260805-four-simple-rules-behind-japans-most-liveable-cities
Comments: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49196174
#HackerNews #Japan #Liveability #UrbanPlanning #QualityOfLife #TravelTips
Dad describes the moment he realized he couldn’t raise his daughter in the United States
So I'm tracking energy consumption. I also tracked the ACs here.
The machine runs the entire day on hot days, where hot >32 degrees C.
It reaches a 10-15 temperature differential to the outside.
It's consumption over the year is negligible and below what the coffee machine consumes.
Not Friday anymore, but my #FreeCADFriday was about getting some #QualityOfLife things together.
Got my rotating hanging bar up again after a small redesign of the bearing holders. Also designed and #3DPrinted an end stop for my nieces' hang bar since they're worried that it'll fall out of the bearing.
Haven't had my #PineTime on my arm for a few days since the strap broke. Printed a small loop in ASA and cut the zip flap off a discarded rain jacket to make myself a new one.
Being well enough to thrive a few hours a week means the govt pulling your #financial support out from under you at a whim.
Change of #legislation? Ded
Change of circumstances? Ded
#DynamicDisability whose needs change daily? Ded
Improved #QualityOfLife because your number of access needs unmet is decreasing? Ded
Get paid for work that feeds the soul of your #community and yourself? Ded
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