Mapping the Interplay Between Functional Autonomy, Executive Functions, Self-Management, and Social-Emotional Strengths in Adolescents.

Authors

Yael Fogel, Efrat Landes, Merav Porath, Liron Lamash

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OTJR : occupation, participation and health. Pages 15394492261501075. Nov 03, 2026. Epub Nov 03, 2026.

Abstract

Functional autonomy reflects adolescents' participation across daily occupations. This cross-sectional study examined associations between functional autonomy, executive functions, self-management, and social-emotional strengths in 88 typically developing adolescents within a strength-based, multidimensional framework. Participants completed the Participation Activities Rating for Teenagers (Take PART) and standardized self-report measures (Teenage Executive Functioning Inventory, Self-Control and Self-Management Scale, and Social Emotional Health Survey-Secondary). Regression analyses identified inhibition and engaged living as primary factors associated with overall autonomy (R² = .25), with domain-specific contributions from working memory and emotional competence. Cluster analysis revealed two functional profiles reflecting higher (Cluster 1) and lower (Cluster 2) cognitive-regulatory-emotional profiles. Inhibition and engaged living showed the strongest associations with overall autonomy. Functional autonomy was associated with executive functions, self-management, and social-emotional strengths. These findings support a multidimensional understanding of functional autonomy during adolescence and may inform individualized occupational therapy assessment and intervention planning.

PMID:
42973403
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