To define the conceptual connotation of social camouflaging in individuals with autism spectrum disorder using the Walker and Avant classic concept analysis method.
Keywords were used to search both Chinese and English databases,including PubMed, Web of Science,the Cochrane Library,OVID,EMbase,CNKI,VIP Chinese Journal Service Platform,Wanfang Data Knowledge Service Platform,and the Chinese Biomedical Literature Database.Manual searches of related literature were also conducted.Literature published from the inception of the databases until March 1,2025 concerning social camouflaging in autism spectrum disorder was systematically screened and analyzed using the Walker and Avant classic concept analysis method.
A total of 58 articles were included.The defining attributes of social camouflaging in individuals with autism spectrum disorder were identified as: masking characteristics,compensatory strategies,assimilation behaviors,and internalized stigma.Antecedents included socio-cultural factors, individual psychological factors, demographic factors, and social environmental factors.Consequences included both positive and negative impacts on autistic individuals, specifically facilitating social adaptation, impairing mental health,and hindering social support and interpersonal relationships.
The concept analysis of social camouflaging in autism spectrum disorder helps healthcare professionals accurately understand related symptoms in autistic patients,optimize diagnosis and treatment approaches, comprehend patients' social strategies and behaviors, and provides a basis for personalized interventions.
| 科 Family | 属数 Number of genus | 种数 Number of species | 占总种数比例 Percentage of total species (%) | 属 Genus | 种数 Number of species | 占总种数比例 Percentage of total species (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 鹅膏菌科Amanitaceae | 2 | 11 | 5.26 | 鹅膏菌属 Amanita | 10 | 4.78 |
| 小菇科 Mycenaceae | 2 | 12 | 5.74 | 丝盖伞属 Inocybe | 5 | 2.39 |
| 多孔菌科 Polyporaceae | 8 | 14 | 6.70 | 蜡蘑属 Laccaria | 5 | 2.39 |
| 红菇科 Russulaceae | 3 | 23 | 11.00 | 小皮伞属 Marasmius | 6 | 2.87 |
| 小菇属 Mycena | 11 | 5.26 | ||||
| 光柄菇属 Pluteus | 5 | 2.39 | ||||
| 红菇属 Russula | 17 | 8.13 | ||||
| 栓菌属 Trametes | 5 | 2.39 |