The Indirect Effect of Self-Compassion in the Association between Autistic Traits and Anxiety/Depression: A Cross-Sectional Study in Autistic and Non-Autistic Adults

Autor/inn/en	Galvin, John; Richards, Gareth
Titel	The Indirect Effect of Self-Compassion in the Association between Autistic Traits and Anxiety/Depression: A Cross-Sectional Study in Autistic and Non-Autistic Adults
Quelle	In: Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 27 (2023) 5, S.1256-1270 (15 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Galvin, John)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1362-3613
DOI	10.1177/13623613221132109
Schlagwörter	Autism Spectrum Disorders; Altruism; Symptoms (Individual Disorders); Adults; Anxiety; Depression (Psychology); Correlation; Metacognition; Eating Disorders; Anxiety Disorders; Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder; Individual Characteristics; Self Concept; Psychological Patterns; Gender Differences + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Autism; Autismus; Altruistic behavior; Altruismus; Psychiatrische Symptomatik; Angst; Korrelation; Meta cognitive ability; Meta-cognition; Metakognitive Fähigkeit; Metakognition; Appetite disorder; Essstörung; Personality characteristic; Personality traits; Persönlichkeitsmerkmal; Selbstkonzept; Geschlechterkonflikt
Abstract	This study followed a pre-registered analysis plan with the aim to investigate whether autistic traits and self-compassion are correlated in autistic adults, and to test an indirect effect of autistic traits on anxiety/depression via self-compassion. We present the findings of an online survey of 456 participants (n = 228 autistic adults, n = 228 non-autistic adults) who completed the Autism Spectrum Quotient (AQ), the Self-Compassion Scale (SCS) and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). Lower self-compassion was reported by autistic participants compared to non-autistic participants, and a negative correlation was found between autistic traits and self-compassion in both groups. Furthermore, an indirect association between autistic traits and anxiety/depression via self-compassion was observed in both samples. Considering that many autistic people experience co-occurring anxiety and depression, and that self-compassion is a skill that can be cultivated with practice, the findings of this study suggest that self-compassion may be a modifiable factor that could improve the mental health of this population. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01