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Brief Report: Personality Mediates the Relationship between Autism Quotient and Well-Being: A Conceptual Replication using Self-Report

Auteurs: Jonathan D. Rodgers, Jennifer Lodi-Smith, Patrick L. Hill, Seth M. Spain, Christopher Lopata, Marcus L. Thomeer

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 1/2018

Abstract

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) impacts well-being across the lifespan. Individuals with ASD evidence differences in personality traits and self-concept clarity that are predictors of well-being in typically-developing individuals. The current research replicates a growing body of evidence demonstrating differences in well-being and personality between individuals low in ASD characteristics (n = 207) and individuals high in ASD characteristics (n = 46) collected from the general population using an online survey. Results were consistent in a subsample of demographically matched pairs (n = 39 per group) and relative to norms. Further, the current research provides the first evidence that openness, conscientiousness, emotional stability, and self-concept clarity mediate the relationship between ASD characteristics and well-being.

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Titel: Brief Report: Personality Mediates the Relationship between Autism Quotient and Well-Being: A Conceptual Replication using Self-Report
Auteurs: Jonathan D. Rodgers
Jennifer Lodi-Smith
Patrick L. Hill
Seth M. Spain
Christopher Lopata
Marcus L. Thomeer
Publicatiedatum: 16-09-2017
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 1/2018
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-017-3290-2

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