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29-08-2023 | Original Paper

Do Types of Information in an Animated Video Intervention Affect University Students’ Autism Knowledge and Openness Towards Peers on the Autism Spectrum?

Auteurs: Yong-Hwee Nah, Raelene Shu-Xuan Lee, Annabel Shen-Hsing Chen

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 11/2024

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Abstract

This pre-test post-test control group design sought to compare the effectiveness of delivering different types of information ([1] factual information vs. [2] factual information + descriptive and explanatory information vs. [3] factual information + descriptive, explanatory + directive information) in an animated video intervention in increasing university students’ autism knowledge and openness toward peers on the autism spectrum. The sample consisted of 92 undergraduates (27 males, 65 females; age range = 18–36) from various universities in Singapore. Participants were randomly assigned to one of the three experimental conditions/videos, where they completed a measure of their autism knowledge and openness scale, before viewing a 5-minute long animated video containing different types of information about autism. After which, participants completed the measure of autism knowledge and openness scale again, followed by a measure of their empathy level. Results indicated that participants’ autism knowledge improved following the viewing of the animated video. However, the three different videos containing different types of information did not differ in influencing participants’ openness toward peers on the autism spectrum. Nevertheless, qualitative responses proposed that the video containing factual information, with descriptive, explanatory, and directive information was useful in helping participants to know how to interact with their peers on the autism spectrum. The findings of this study provide preliminary support for the most effective method to educate and raise awareness about autism, among the general student population in order to foster a supportive and inclusive environment.
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Metagegevens
Titel
Do Types of Information in an Animated Video Intervention Affect University Students’ Autism Knowledge and Openness Towards Peers on the Autism Spectrum?
Auteurs
Yong-Hwee Nah
Raelene Shu-Xuan Lee
Annabel Shen-Hsing Chen
Publicatiedatum
29-08-2023
Uitgeverij
Springer US
Gepubliceerd in
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 11/2024
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-023-06119-y