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August 6, 2026PLoS ONEOpen Access

Functional vision promotes quality of life and socio-emotional functioning in visually impaired children and adolescents

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GCG. CatalanoUniversity of Pavia FMFederica MorelliUniversity of Bologna SGSerena GrumiFoundation Center

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Cross-sectional study highlights autonomy's impact on quality of life in visually impaired children and adolescents, suggesting importance in rehabilitation.

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To assess the relationship between autonomy, quality of life, and socio-emotional functioning in children and adolescents with visual impairment.
Cross-sectional study involving 91 children (ages 6–18) with visual impairment from 5 specialized centers.
Participants completed online surveys using validated questionnaires to measure autonomy, quality of life, and socio-emotional behaviors.
Data on clinical and socio-demographic characteristics were also collected.
Both age groups displayed medium-high autonomy levels and acceptable quality of life scores.
Adolescents had lower autonomy scores compared to younger children.
Higher autonomy was linked to better quality of life and fewer socio-emotional and behavioral problems.

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Catalano et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a7437ab764cddc9499d51fe https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0342443

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Cross-sectional study highlights autonomy's impact on quality of life in visually impaired children and adolescents, suggesting importance in rehabilitation.

Functional vision promotes quality of life and socio-emotional functioning in visually impaired children and adolescents

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Functional vision promotes quality of life and socio-emotional functioning in visually impaired children and adolescents

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